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BL03 XNS

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,801 mi
Last recorded75,801 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,801 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 75,661 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/195 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/195 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,591 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,603 miles

Rear exhaust & strap becoming corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 61,603 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face worn thin and unevenly (3.5.1i)

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

Rear exhaust & strap becoming corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,837 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and about to snap

Fail 21 Nov 2014 58,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded and about to snap

Pass 14 Nov 2013 49,572 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,336 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,562 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,821 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,367 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,600 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 XNS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNS, 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 XNS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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