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BN03 VRJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,661 mi
Last recorded118,661 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 118,661 miles

EML lamp on

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear end off sills corroded just passable this test recommend attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,083 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

corrosion started to outer sills

Fail 31 Oct 2019 110,083 miles

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

engine mil lamp on

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing

corrosion started to outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,496 miles

Offside Front tyre approaching legal limit recommend replacement

engine mil lamp turned off for test purposes

Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,170 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,170 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,302 miles

engine management lamp on

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,564 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

engine management lamp on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

engine management lamp on

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front top strut bearing sticking recommend attention

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,049 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 77,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,178 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,171 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,598 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front discs slightly worn

slight play in o/s front st/rack arm

Fail 31 Oct 2011 57,598 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front discs slightly worn

slight play in o/s front st/rack arm

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,287 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 49,287 miles

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 27,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,168 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 VRJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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