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BF53 WWX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,171 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 100,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,066 miles

Mil light illuminated

Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Mil light illuminated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,900 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,861 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light illuminated on dash

Fail 27 Aug 2014 75,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light illuminated on dash

Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,581 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s headlight fittings deteriorated.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,581 miles

Centre stop light not working.

O/s headlight fittings deteriorated.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,558 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Malfunction indicator light illuminated.

Rear silencer corrosion visible

Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre stop light not working.

Malfunction indicator light illuminated.

Rear silencer corrosion visible

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,437 miles

Centre upper stop light not working.

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 44,437 miles

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

Centre upper stop light not working.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,072 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 34,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,138 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 5,629 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 WWX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 WWX, 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 WWX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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