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BJ03 WMT

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

116,237 mi
Last recorded116,237 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 116,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 116,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 104,592 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 104,187 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,655 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,121 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cut in offside front outer wall

Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

small cut in offside front outer wall

Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking / perished with age

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,681 miles

offside rear tyre cracking / perished with age

Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,961 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,228 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,551 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 36,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,450 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 WMT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WMT, 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 WMT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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