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BK03 EXV

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,567 mi
Last recorded135,567 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 135,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 135,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,212 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 131,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,215 miles

E M L STAYS ON

Fail 1 Mar 2016 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

E M L STAYS ON

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,631 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

eml stays on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,751 miles

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

n/s rear chassis x member slight acc damage

Fail 4 Mar 2013 99,395 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear chassis x member slight acc damage

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,351 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Wiper blades slightly split.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,200 miles

Dip-stick broken.

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

Front pads worn.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Dip-stick broken.

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

Front pads worn.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,658 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,658 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,933 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,439 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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BK03 EXV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BK03 EXV, 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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BK03 EXV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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