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BL03 GZE

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,404 mi
Last recorded148,404 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 148,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 148,389 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 145,640 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 145,633 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 141,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 141,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 132,789 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 128,276 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 128,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 122,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 119,796 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 119,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 90,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,454 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 74,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,333 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,249 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,150 miles

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

could do with pair of wiper blades

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,824 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,376 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 GZE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GZE, 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 GZE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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