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BJ03 TLK

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,031 miles

Bonnet latch release insecure

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light Lense (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Bonnet latch release insecure

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear centre seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear centre seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,267 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,259 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,360 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,351 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,205 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,412 miles

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

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

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 TLK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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