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BJ03 WGC

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,549 mi
Last recorded90,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear service brake is the lower effort

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,616 miles

Driver side Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Driver side Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver side Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver side Rear and Passenger side Rear Tyres slightly is perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in Passenger side Rear Tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,781 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,844 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,376 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,268 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,339 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 40,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 40,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 34,094 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 WGC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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