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BD03 UFJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 100,521 miles

Nearside Rear lamp outer cover missing but not affecting operation of lamp

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 3 May 2016 100,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear lamp outer cover missing but not affecting operation of lamp

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,675 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,453 miles

rear tyres deterioated

Pass 1 May 2013 78,533 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,997 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 70,836 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 70,836 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 63,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 52,958 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 52,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 41,577 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 41,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2006 30,480 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 UFJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UFJ, 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 UFJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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