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BF03 VPP

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,752 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

very slight fraying o/s/f seat belt webbing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and mounting bracket broke

Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,519 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated and mounting bracket broke

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,804 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 109,239 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,777 miles

Silencer and bracket deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Silencer and bracket deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 100,595 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 97,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,857 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 80,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,545 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,671 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,355 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

tyre now in spare not in a roadworthy condition

Fail 16 Feb 2009 60,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer deteriorating

tyre now in spare not in a roadworthy condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,524 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,524 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 38,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pads getting thin

some wear in brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,018 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 VPP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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