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BD53 RLY

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,370 mi
Last recorded95,370 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,054 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,981 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 72,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,587 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,109 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,702 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,566 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 21,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,653 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 17,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,442 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 RLY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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