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BL03 CEY

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,795 mi
Last recorded60,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,795 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,703 miles

Rear exhaust back box and centre section quite heavily corroded may need attention

Fail 27 Jan 2020 59,703 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust back box and centre section quite heavily corroded may need attention

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,323 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear exhaust back box and centre section quite heavily corroded may need attention

Pass 28 Oct 2017 51,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box and centre section quite heavily corroded may need attention

high level b rake light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,494 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 44,494 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking all over

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,527 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 21 May 2014 20,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,584 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,883 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,862 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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BL03 CEY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CEY, 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 CEY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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