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BL03 XNK

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 104,932 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 104,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 102,164 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 102,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,254 miles

Clutch is worn and peadl bite point is high and close to slipping

Front brake pads at nearside are worn thinner than those at offside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated and is supported bu use of fence/chicken wire

Fail 3 Jul 2015 97,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps are badly condensated, when light fault is rectified beam pattern maybe affected advise on drying lamp units

Clutch is worn and peadl bite point is high and close to slipping

Front brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on insides

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated and is supported bu use of fence/chicken wire

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,655 miles

Condensation nearside headlamp

Nearside mirror backing missing amd glass broken

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.Rear exhaust bracket broken.Supported by wire.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2012 59,028 miles

back silencer exhaust corroded

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,211 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet stay clip missing

gear box has slight noise

offside and nearside front side repeators starting to discolour

Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet stay clip missing

gear box has slight noise

offside and nearside front side repeators starting to discolour

Pass 29 May 2009 37,920 miles

Front brake pads seem worn, recommend further inspection.

Rear tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, screw in tread of nearside rear.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,784 miles

Nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall, slight damage, keep check on.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall, slight damage, keep check on.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,671 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,639 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 XNK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 XNK, 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 XNK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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