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BG03 LSZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,454 mi
Last recorded153,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 153,454 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 153,454 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 146,777 miles

Nearside Front front wishbone front bush splitting

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

Offside Front front wishbone front bush splitting

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2017 146,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front wishbone front bush splitting

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

Offside Front front wishbone front bush splitting

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 142,933 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 142,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2015 136,377 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2015 136,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 129,771 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

front shock absorbers deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Apr 2014 129,771 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

front shock absorbers deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 May 2013 124,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 118,926 miles

rear tyres cracking and close to limit

Pass 19 May 2011 113,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 94,249 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 81,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 81,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 63,161 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 63,161 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 LSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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