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BD03 FWS

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,822 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 89,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,577 miles

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,147 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,146 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,875 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 78,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 78,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 75,196 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 75,196 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,900 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 73,900 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,626 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 67,626 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,802 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 FWS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FWS, 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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BD03 FWS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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