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BL03 EFP

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,489 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

exhaust system and heat sheilds in poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2016 76,489 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

exhaust system and heat sheilds in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,761 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

exhaust system in poor condition and heat sheilds adrift

nearside front outer door handle in poor condition

offside headlamp lens slightly deterorated

Fail 19 Jun 2015 70,761 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine lamp on

exhaust system in poor condition and heat sheilds adrift

nearside front outer door handle in poor condition

offside headlamp lens slightly deterorated

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,797 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

offside and nearside front and offside and nearside rear brakes slightly sticking on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,089 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,005 miles

exhaust back box and clamp in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,668 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,744 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 46,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,057 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear n/s suspension stop missing

Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 26,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EFP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFP, 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 EFP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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