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BN03 VLR

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,390 mi
Last recorded104,390 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 104,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 88,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,876 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,126 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,100 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,406 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,406 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,865 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 37,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,808 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,590 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,540 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 VLR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN03 VLR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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