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BD53 YLL

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,706 mi
Last recorded44,706 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 44,706 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 44,696 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch behind wheel arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 60Kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/lower wheel arch behind wheel arch liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 55Kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil Spring Fitted Incorrectly

Offside Front Coil Spring Fitted Incorrectly

Fail 13 Nov 2023 41,424 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil Spring Fitted Incorrectly

Offside Front Coil Spring Fitted Incorrectly

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,125 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 39,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 39,082 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 39,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 36,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 36,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake low effort

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,974 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,574 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust mid and rear sections are badley coroded

advise rear wiper blade is split at both ends

Fail 23 Oct 2014 34,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust mid and rear sections are badley coroded

advise rear wiper blade is split at both ends

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,535 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust center box and back boxes are corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,535 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)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust center box and back boxes are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,954 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 20,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,683 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,011 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 YLL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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