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BG03 FRK

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,836 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracks in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

exhaust rear silencer corroded

minor cracks in o/s/r tyre treads

oil dip stick end broken. unable to measure oil level

Fail 30 Oct 2020 74,836 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracks in n/s/r tyre outer side wall

exhaust rear silencer corroded

minor cracks in o/s/r tyre treads

oil dip stick end broken. unable to measure oil level

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 65,565 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 58,197 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlamps slightly misted

Fail 30 Apr 2018 58,197 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

both headlamps slightly misted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,325 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 500,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,563 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 17,563 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,660 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 FRK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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