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BD53 RLU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,327 mi
Last recorded64,327 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,327 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,190 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 49,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust backbox outer skin coming away

outer walls of osr and nsr tyres cracking badly

Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,273 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,123 miles

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

both wiper blades torn at ends

Fail 22 Sep 2011 28,123 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

both wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front door mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,892 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,836 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 16,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 14,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,994 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 RLU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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