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BL03 XNJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,711 mi
Last recorded74,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,711 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,707 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,072 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play at inner steering rack joints

Fail 21 Sep 2015 73,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wiper blades in a poor condition

play at inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear ex box corroded

rear wheel bearings slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear ex box corroded

rear wheel bearings slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,043 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,966 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,092 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 25,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,275 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 19,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 XNJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 XNJ, 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 XNJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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