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BF03 XEK

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,221 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,147 miles

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

front discs heavily coroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,439 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 45,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,130 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,948 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,615 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting & perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,156 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,449 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 32,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,935 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 XEK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 XEK registered?

BF03 XEK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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