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BF03 YWB

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,128 mi
Last recorded136,128 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YWB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 136,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 122,181 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 122,160 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,216 miles

both rear sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,507 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,778 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,577 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 63,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,079 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 46,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,462 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,651 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 25,651 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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 YWB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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