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BD03 FXL

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,333 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,400 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 83,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,438 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 74,438 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,348 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Deteriated

Fail 15 Jun 2013 64,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Deteriated

Pass 23 Jun 2012 59,604 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 18 Jun 2011 54,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 16,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,305 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,006 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,679 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 FXL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

BD03 FXL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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