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BG03 LZB

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,550 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf door mirror glass missing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,594 miles

nsf door mirror glass missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,901 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

high level stop light not working

nearside front door checkstrap faulty

Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

high level stop light not working

nearside front door checkstrap faulty

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,834 miles

Engine warning light staying on

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine warning light staying on

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 57,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,441 miles

Bonnet stand missing

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 45,441 miles

Bonnet stand missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 39,069 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,622 miles

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

bumper insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 LZB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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