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BD53 CUA

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,054 mi
Last recorded148,054 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 148,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,621 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,893 miles

oil leak from gear box

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,576 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 71,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,901 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 CUA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD53 CUA, 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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What year was BD53 CUA registered?

BD53 CUA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BD53 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 CUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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