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BF53 WVL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,487 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,601 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,758 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,395 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slight wear lip

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 70,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs slight wear lip

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,428 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,369 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,376 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs have wear and corrosion

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear hanger bracket not supporting exhaust broken off

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 43,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,892 miles

exhaust heavilly corroded not blowing

rear wiper split

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,892 miles

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

exhaust heavilly corroded not blowing

rear wiper split

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,677 miles

front and rear wipers slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,761 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 WVL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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