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BN03 UNK

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,446 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,446 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 108,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corosion on exhaust

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corosion on exhaust

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,679 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 100,679 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 90,698 miles

n/s/f indicator slightly white

oil leak from oil filter housing area

Fail 18 Feb 2012 90,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f indicator slightly white

oil leak from oil filter housing area

Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre age cracked

radiator leaking

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,798 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre age cracked

radiator leaking

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

Pass 22 Feb 2010 80,204 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear exhaust box badly deteriated

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2010 80,204 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box badly deteriated

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,721 miles

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

nearside headlamp has condensation but does not seriously affect aim or output

Fail 16 Feb 2009 79,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside headlamp has condensation but does not seriously affect aim or output

Pass 21 Mar 2008 69,482 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 69,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 17 Mar 2007 49,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,063 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 UNK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN03 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

BN03 UNK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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