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BF03 XFC

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,087 mi
Last recorded83,087 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,626 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM /BRACKET / INSECURE

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,202 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,496 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 52,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,703 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 30,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,273 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,152 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,917 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 15,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 15,861 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 XFC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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