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BG03 FOT

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,449 mi
Last recorded64,449 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 64,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2024 64,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2023 51,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

Pass 23 Jul 2022 44,053 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,687 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust box

slight damage front & rear number plates

Fail 1 Jun 2017 31,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear exhaust box

slight damage front & rear number plates

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

under body showing slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2014 28,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

under body showing slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,687 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody showing slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,325 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 23,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,505 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 21,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,115 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 15,990 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 15,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2006 13,689 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BG03 FOT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG03 FOT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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