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BF03 XFN

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,481 mi
Last recorded63,481 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 63,481 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 63,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,037 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 60,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 57,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,767 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 48,724 miles

Front Oil leak engine /// ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 48,723 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Oil leak engine /// ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,904 miles

Centre Upper brake light 2 bulbs out

engine light on

Fail 22 Dec 2015 46,904 miles

Braking system leaking where O/S/F Brake pipe meets ABS unit (3.6.A.1)

Centre Upper brake light 2 bulbs out

engine light on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning light on dash display

exhaust middle silencer deteriorating, recommend replacement

offside front wiper blade split at end, recommend replacement

offside rear lamp lens for fog lamp damaged, recommend attention

Fail 29 Nov 2014 44,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning light on dash display

exhaust middle silencer deteriorating, recommend replacement

offside front wiper blade split at end ,recommend replacement

offside rear lamp lens for fog lamp damaged, recommend attention

rear centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2013 42,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust systems slightly deteiorated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 42,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust systems slightly deteiorated

Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,237 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 36,872 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 36,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,536 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 30,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,793 miles

All tyres, signs of cracking, keep check on.

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,644 miles

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Front wiper blades starting to tear, recommend replace.

Keep check on front tyre wear, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 14 Apr 2006 19,541 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 XFN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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