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BJ03 YSV

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,400 mi
Last recorded59,400 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,067 miles

Exhaust corroded ???

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 55,067 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded ???

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box corroded

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,378 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2019 52,378 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output weak (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,992 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust backbox corrodeing and weak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,530 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,887 miles

advise rear exhaust box weak

Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

advise rear exhaust box weak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,173 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 37,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,236 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,470 miles

advise osr+nsr tyre walls weak, splitting

Fail 9 Jul 2010 30,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,101 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,419 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 26,412 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,495 miles

tyres are starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,835 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 YSV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 YSV, 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 YSV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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