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BL03 EHF

2003 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,935 mi
Last recorded129,935 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 129,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,463 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body is under sealed in places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 129,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body is under sealed in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,496 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)

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

backbox outer skin corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Aug 2015 125,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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)

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

backbox outer skin corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Aug 2014 118,647 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 118,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,960 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 102,914 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 90,973 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

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

Wiper blades split

Fail 28 Aug 2010 90,930 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

O/S front tyre perrished and split

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 26 May 2009 80,094 miles

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

radiator showing signs of leaking

Front bumper insecure

Fail 20 May 2009 79,970 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

radiator showing signs of leaking

Front bumper insecure

Pass 20 May 2008 68,025 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 68,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 56,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EHF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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