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BJ03 XPT

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,104 mi
Last recorded43,104 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 43,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 42,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 42,717 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,113 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 42,113 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,770 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 41,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,578 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 40,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,749 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 35,771 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,173 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,129 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 16,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,491 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,255 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,691 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 10,257 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 XPT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPT, 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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What year was BJ03 XPT registered?

BJ03 XPT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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