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AD53 BFX

2003 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,717 mi
Last recorded144,717 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,717 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,007 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 138,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 133,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 133,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 128,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,260 miles

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear door check strap missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 118,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside Rear door check strap missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,957 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 105,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,582 miles

slight movement n/side front antiroll bar link

Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement n/side front antiroll bar link

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,491 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 57,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,504 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,958 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,778 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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AD53 BFX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AD53 BFX, 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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AD53 BFX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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