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BD03 UFX

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 123,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front shock top bearings sticking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,756 miles

rear wiper doesnt turn off

Fail 11 Apr 2014 116,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper doesnt turn off

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket is broken

nearside rear tyre is starting to get low

play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 19 Apr 2013 108,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket is broken

nearside rear tyre is starting to get low

offside rear brake is sticking slightly

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,540 miles

Exhaust back box bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,447 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 85,184 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 76,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Wear to nearside front & both rear tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,716 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,725 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 41,292 miles

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

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 UFX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

BD03 UFX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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