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BD03 FWV

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,992 mi
Last recorded83,992 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 83,992 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 83,992 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 80,752 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 74,064 miles

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

nsr tyre tread uneven

osf brake pinching

Fail 28 May 2014 74,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nsr tyre tread uneven

osf brake pinching

Pass 28 May 2013 70,712 miles

osf brake pinching

Fail 28 May 2013 70,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

osf brake pinching

Fail 28 May 2012 67,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 67,227 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 64,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,427 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 57,427 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,302 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 FWV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 FWV registered?

BD03 FWV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is BD03 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 FWV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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