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BF03 PDY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,358 mi
Last recorded19,358 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 19,358 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 106,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing from outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight lens has moisture.

Rear Reverse Light Not Working.

Fail 20 Jan 2020 106,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing from outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlight lens has moisture.

Rear Reverse Light Not Working.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,942 miles

Front disc rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,367 miles

Front Inner wishbone bushes splitting

Front springs rusted

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,096 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 93,096 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 82,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 68,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,606 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 60,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,632 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,736 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,878 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,115 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,303 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 30,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 May 2007 22,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 22,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,862 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 PDY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PDY, 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 PDY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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