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BD03 FWY

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,764 mi
Last recorded77,764 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,764 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 77,758 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,673 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 77,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill also weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Welding repair is covered in underseal

Fail 2 Aug 2022 77,443 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill also weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a hole/corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,242 miles

Both rear sills are corroding under the paint with crunching feeling , passed thumb test and corrosion tool test at the time of test..

Headlights are deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear sills are corroding under the paint with crunching feeling , passed thumb test and corrosion tool test at the time of test..

Headlights are deteriorating

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,745 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,661 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 75,656 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,423 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

dip stick broken

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,390 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located coil spring fouling inner wing (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

dip stick broken

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking.

Rear Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,507 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wall is cracking slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wall is cracking slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,726 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,955 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 45,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,855 miles

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

back box outer skin is corroded

front brake discs are wearing thin

Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,562 miles

front wiper blades are not clearing the screen properly

rear wiper blades is torn on the ends

the front brake pads are wearing thin

the rear section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,390 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,377 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 17,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 17,362 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 FWY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 FWY, 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 FWY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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