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BF03 CAU

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,723 mi
Last recorded128,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 128,723 miles

Battery loose but secure

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 128,723 miles

Battery loose but secure

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 122,380 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 122,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Jan 2015 105,189 miles

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

engine noise poss belt

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 105,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

both rear tyre walls perishing

engine noise poss belt

high level brake light inop

Pass 6 Dec 2013 83,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,841 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 79,841 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2012 75,219 miles

centre stop light inoperative

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,527 miles

Hi level stoplight not working

Rear tyres 3mm 165/70R14T

Fail 3 Feb 2011 70,527 miles

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

Hi level stoplight not working

Rear tyres 3mm 165/70R14T

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,483 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light inop

slight lift in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,737 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 54,737 miles

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

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

rear silencer heat sheild insecure

rear silencer heavily corroded & has small exhaust blow

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2007 43,414 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,414 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,849 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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 CAU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CAU, 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 CAU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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