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BL03 XNM

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 116,078 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,600 miles

minor corrosion on underside

Fail 3 Oct 2017 102,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misted up (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

minor corrosion on underside

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 93,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,670 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,726 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,912 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,912 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,441 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,846 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,627 miles

n/s h/lamp aim is only just within tolerances with manual adjuster in down position

Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,867 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,585 miles

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

nuber plate has slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,870 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,740 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 XNM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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