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BF03 VPU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,322 mi
Last recorded45,322 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 45,322 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 45,322 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,414 miles

n/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

o/s/f wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 611,364 miles

o/s/f wiper torn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,125 miles

slight play in o/s/front tie rod

Fail 20 Feb 2007 18,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in o/s/front tie rod

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,858 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 VPU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

BF03 VPU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is BF03 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 VPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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