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BJ03 PZR

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,050 mi
Last recorded142,050 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,050 miles

Oil leak

brake squeal on front brakes

offside rear tyre screw in tread

rear silencer outer corroded & insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2015 142,050 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

brake squeal on front brakes

front sub frame crooss strut insecure

offside rear tyre screw in tread

rear silencer outer corroded & insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2014 137,231 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 128,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 123,943 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 123,943 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 108,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 108,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,893 miles

ecm light on

gear box mounting bolt missing

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,785 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,817 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,910 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 27,910 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 PZR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ03 PZR, 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 PZR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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