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84,696 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine oil level low
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Rear exhaust corroded
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (8.2.2)
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nail in o/s/r tyre
oil leak
rear exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear exhaust mounting strap badly corroded
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
bonnet release lever insercure
front discs badly corroded and unevenly worn
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 WVA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BF53 WVA, 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 WVA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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