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BF03 OYZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,683 mi
Last recorded135,683 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 135,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 126,501 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,794 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 112,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 106,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,769 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,566 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 82,566 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,379 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,342 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F side light dim

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 48,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,092 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 38,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,786 miles

rear wiper split

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 OYZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OYZ, 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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What year was BF03 OYZ registered?

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

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