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BJ03 VFD

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,272 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,931 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front door check strap needs attention(pin wearing)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 82,579 miles

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front door check strap needs attention(pin wearing)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,744 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,744 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,312 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,789 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,045 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 VFD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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