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BF03 BZY

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 102,273 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil pressure warning light is flashing

Pass 8 May 2024 92,528 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 89,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,865 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 79,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,396 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 72,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 64,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,952 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 63,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,998 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,787 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,841 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 52,841 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,741 miles

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

nearside rear bumpstop missing

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 48,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear bumpstop missing

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,575 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 40,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,582 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,974 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 29,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 26,415 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2008 20,775 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,261 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 8,570 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 BZY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BF03 BZY, 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 BZY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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