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BF03 BZU

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,195 mi
Last recorded85,195 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and outer skin holed

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release handle broke

Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Rear exhaust box badly corroded and outer skin holed

Rear exhaust box mounting bracket corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release handle broke

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slight play in steering system

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has condensation in light unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front slight play in steering system

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp has condensation in light unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,577 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2015 59,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,402 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 51,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 51,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,493 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 47,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,439 miles

Rust on rear exhaust box

Pass 14 May 2010 36,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 30,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,872 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 BZU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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