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BD03 LFT

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,582 mi
Last recorded81,582 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,312 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 69,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 67,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 67,318 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,341 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,458 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,829 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 57,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,062 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,062 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,613 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,062 miles

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

high level brakelight not working can not see if wires are connected

Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,647 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,779 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,256 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 LFT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

BD03 LFT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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