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BF53 WUX

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,823 mi
Last recorded88,823 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 88,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet lever inside car is insecure and bonnet stay is missing.

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded slightly.

Fail 16 Mar 2024 88,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet lever inside car is insecure and bonnet stay is missing.

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded slightly.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,524 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 78,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,519 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 8 Jan 2020 72,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 65,404 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,474 miles

i)Rear suspension bump stops missing ii)off side front coil spring corroded at base iii)play in near side front stabiliser linkage lower joint.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,474 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

i)Rear suspension bump stops missing ii)off side front coil spring corroded at base iii)play in near side front stabiliser linkage lower joint.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 64,388 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,572 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,444 miles

high level stop light inop

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,772 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 30,158 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,975 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,112 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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BF53 WUX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF53 WUX, 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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BF53 WUX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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