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BJ03 PYG

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,299 mi
Last recorded57,299 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,299 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 57,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting bracket broke (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,553 miles

Front Both front tyres cracking

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

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

high level brake light out

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,693 miles

all tyres cracked

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

Fail 15 Mar 2016 36,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres cracked

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,918 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,335 miles

n/s/f - o/s/f & o/s/r tyres deteriated/cracking in treads

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,304 miles

Both front tyres deteriated

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

n/s/f arb link gaitor split slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,304 miles

Both front tyres deteriated

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

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

n/s/f arb link gaitor split slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,899 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,600 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,506 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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BJ03 PYG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ03 PYG, 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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BJ03 PYG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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