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BG03 XGB

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,575 mi
Last recorded80,575 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XGB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 80,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,546 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,474 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,403 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

Brake discs are corroded.

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & o/s is getting close to the limit.

Indicators and side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Indicators and side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded & starting to leak.

Some damage to o/s front seat belt webbing.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,403 miles

Brake discs are corroded.

Brake discs are corroded.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front tyres are wearing on the edges & o/s is getting close to the limit.

Indicators and side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Indicators and side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded & starting to leak.

Some damage to o/s front seat belt webbing.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,636 miles

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2016 59,634 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 54,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 49,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,564 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 43,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,529 miles

Bonnet release handle is not secure.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,529 miles

Bonnet release handle is not secure.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,844 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,172 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,630 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 28,198 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,228 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 XGB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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