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BD03 FWP

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,817 mi
Last recorded109,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,817 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 106,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 104,358 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 104,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 101,160 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 95,558 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 95,547 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2010 87,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,560 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,011 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 58,072 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 58,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,737 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 FWP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD03 FWP, 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 FWP registered?

BD03 FWP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is BD03 FWP safe to buy?

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