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BN03 OEX

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

37,645 mi
Last recorded37,645 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 37,645 miles

BACKBOX IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 5 Mar 2025 33,890 miles

Age related corrosion on rear suspension beam

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2025 33,888 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related corrosion on rear suspension beam

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2024 33,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 32,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 30,503 miles

Exhaust corroded, but not blowing

Fail 8 Mar 2021 30,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded, but not blowing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 29,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 28,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,305 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 25,305 miles

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

cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,242 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 24,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,475 miles

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,445 miles

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

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small piece of metal in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,911 miles

front wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,511 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,594 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 OEX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BN03 OEX, 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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BN03 OEX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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