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BD03 FVY

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,825 mi
Last recorded56,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 49,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,004 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,734 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 30,958 miles

Advise N/S/f wing has slight damage .

Advise bonnet stay missing

Fail 1 May 2010 30,958 miles

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

Advise N/S/f wing has slight damage .

Advise bonnet stay missing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,822 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE JUST LEGAL [2mm]

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,032 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 23 Apr 2007 18,032 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,778 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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BD03 FVY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD03 FVY, 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 BD03 FVY registered?

BD03 FVY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 FVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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