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BD03 FWT

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,486 mi
Last recorded82,486 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 82,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 88,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 80,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,695 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 77,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 75,032 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,014 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 70,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,584 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,564 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,233 miles

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

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 FWT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

BD03 FWT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is BD03 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 FWT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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