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BP03 WCE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,711 mi
Last recorded131,711 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pipe leaking fluid

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,946 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 121,946 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,379 miles

front indicators faded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 108,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,833 miles

brake effort only just up to spec

Fail 4 Oct 2019 100,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake effort only just up to spec

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,369 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 80,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,034 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,333 miles

play in windscreen wiper linkage

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,890 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 66,890 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,317 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded and in poor condition.

rear tyres worn low.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,317 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded and in poor condition.

rear tyres worn low.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

poor pattern from n/s headlight due to condensation

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,293 miles

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

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

poor pattern from n/s headlight due to condensation

Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,065 miles

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

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

water in n/s headlight

Fail 22 Sep 2009 47,078 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,484 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,984 miles

slight movement from wiper linkage

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,986 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 WCE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP03 WCE, 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 WCE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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