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BN03 OEW

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,269 mi
Last recorded92,269 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,269 miles

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2015 92,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,343 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr bearing noisey & starting to feel rough, osr tyre getting low inner edge, slight clonk on front not found

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,032 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front pads and disc worn to limit, slight bind

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,801 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 50,801 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 45,812 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 45,812 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,693 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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BN03 OEW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN03 OEW, 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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What year was BN03 OEW registered?

BN03 OEW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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