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BJ52 EYW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,374 mi
Last recorded36,374 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,647 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin crodded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,810 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 27,113 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2012 27,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 19,896 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,511 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 13,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 11,603 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 9,099 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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BJ52 EYW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ52 EYW, 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 BJ52 EYW registered?

BJ52 EYW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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