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BF03 CCU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,990 mi
Last recorded199,990 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 CCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 199,990 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 199,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 199,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 187,855 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 187,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 174,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 160,648 miles

o/s n/s front discs are corroded.

rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 160,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s front discs are corroded.

rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 147,321 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 147,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 113,969 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 113,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,504 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 83,504 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 66,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 9,573 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 CCU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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