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BJ03 PZX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 PZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 155,329 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 155,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 140,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 128,183 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 17 May 2016 128,183 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 May 2015 116,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,713 miles

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 7 May 2013 102,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 102,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

tyre size : 185.60.15

Pass 1 May 2012 95,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 88,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 88,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,955 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 82,955 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,862 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

undertray hanging down

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,181 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,560 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 PZX 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 BJ03 PZX, 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 PZX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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