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BD53 CPX

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,527 mi
Last recorded93,527 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 93,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 93,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 87,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,916 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,892 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,687 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust backbox deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2012 70,687 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust backbox deteriorating

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,391 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Dec 2011 63,391 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,323 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,047 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 42,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 32,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,466 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,682 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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BD53 CPX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD53 CPX, 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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BD53 CPX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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