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BG03 FTT

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FTT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,052 miles

Offside Front tyre run off on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre run off on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 86,485 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside wiper slight smear

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside wiper slight smear

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 79,758 miles

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BROKEN

EXHAUST TAILPIPE DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,758 miles

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK BROKEN

EXHAUST TAILPIPE DETERIORATED

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre outer wall poor/scuffed

Fail 13 Feb 2012 75,974 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre outer wall poor/scuffed

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,169 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 72,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,120 miles

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

osr tyre starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,662 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,127 miles

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

offside front antirollbar link boot split

Fail 16 Feb 2007 52,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front antirollbar link boot split

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,491 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 FTT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTT, 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 FTT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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