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BN03 VLF

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

112,187 mi
Last recorded112,187 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 112,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 109,168 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS CRACKED /OIL LEAK ON ENGINE/EXHAUST CORRODED HANGER MISSING/REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS CORRODED AT END FITTINGS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 109,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOWARD FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS CRACKED /OIL LEAK ON ENGINE/EXHAUST CORRODED HANGER MISSING/REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS CORRODED AT END FITTINGS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 106,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road badly scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,432 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 86,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 811,224 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,228 miles

advise high level brake light inop

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 71,189 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise high level brake light inop

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 65,929 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,283 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 63,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,771 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 55,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,134 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,370 miles

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

advise front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 7 Feb 2009 42,370 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,509 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 29,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,543 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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BN03 VLF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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