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BP03 XNE

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,083 mi
Last recorded107,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 107,083 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,875 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 97,875 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 90,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 90,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 79,680 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in front tyre

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

Large nail in O/S/R tyre. Not repairable.

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,947 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,804 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,284 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,393 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,393 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,398 miles

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm within centyre three quarters of tyre tread

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

high level brake light does not work

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm within centyre three quarters of tyre tread

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake noisy in operation

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,863 miles

n/s/r brake noisy in operation

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,739 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,818 miles

N/S wiper blade split on ends, but clearing screen effectively

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 XNE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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