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BF03 BZH

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,438 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 101,082 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 98,465 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 98,465 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,710 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Wiper split but still clearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Wiper split but still clearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,381 miles

battery loose but still secure

car only just met the emissions

engine wet with oil

n/s/r spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose but still secure

car only just met the emissions

engine wet with oil

n/s/r spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,880 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,862 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,303 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,152 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 51,632 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,148 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,100 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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BF03 BZH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF03 BZH, 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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BF03 BZH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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