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BF03 YVA

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,328 mi
Last recorded140,328 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 140,328 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,285 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 130,381 miles

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

Nearside sill showing corrosion

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not to cordes

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,411 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,239 miles

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)

rear exhaust diteriated but not blowing

small amount play in both front drop links

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,864 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 109,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,529 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,760 miles

center rear stop light in-op

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,690 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 YVA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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