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BP03 JZX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,852 mi
Last recorded71,852 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 JZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2021 59,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,388 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Front Inner edges of tyres bald

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,974 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox bracket snapped & outerskin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,054 miles

rearexhaust box pooor condition outer skin ex corroson not blowing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,060 miles

rear and centre exhaust systems corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,468 miles

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls cracking

rear and centre exhaust systems outer skins corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 32,468 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls cracking

rear and centre exhaust systems outer skins corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,254 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,622 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,546 miles

Bonnet stay clips broken leaving it insecure

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

Nearside front and rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 28,546 miles

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

Bonnet stay clips broken leaving it insecure

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

Nearside front and rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 26,989 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,989 miles

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

front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,631 miles

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

surface damage to offside front outer tyre wall

wear developing on front brake discs , centre stop light not working

Fail 30 Jul 2010 25,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface damage to offside front outer tyre wall

wear developing on front brake discs , centre stop light not working

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,585 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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BP03 JZX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BP03 JZX, 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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BP03 JZX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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