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BF53 WVA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,696 mi
Last recorded84,696 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,696 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 84,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 76,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 76,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,323 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 72,313 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,313 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 70,550 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 70,550 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,724 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 66,145 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,673 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,710 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,710 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,491 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 59,491 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,509 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,509 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 48,099 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 48,099 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 46,429 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,777 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 42,409 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,436 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 38,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,920 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 34,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,255 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,857 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 13,049 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 13,049 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 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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