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BN03 VRM

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 73,291 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,758 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 65,758 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 60,946 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 60,946 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,638 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Oil leak

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

lower engine mounting seriously deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

Nearside front tyre in poor condition, seriously worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rearview mirror glass missing

Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,638 miles

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet release handle insecure

lower engine mounting seriously deteriorated resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust silencer condition deteriorated

nearside front tyre in poor condition, seriously worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear view mirror glass missing

offside front tyre in poor condition, seriously worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,437 miles

bonnet release handle broken

offside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2011 47,437 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

offside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,272 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 34,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,769 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 VRM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

BN03 VRM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is BN03 VRM safe to buy?

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