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BL03 CEK

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rea exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 92,720 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,615 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 84,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake master feed pipe to clutch master leaking

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating on outer skin

Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,535 miles

Nearside Rear 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 exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,870 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,605 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition....n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

heavy rust to exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,955 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,122 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,122 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,189 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 64,182 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Wiper blades deteriorated but clear screen o.k

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,821 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,432 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 39,241 miles

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

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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BL03 CEK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL03 CEK, 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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BL03 CEK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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