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BD53 YMA

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 73,891 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 64,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,622 miles

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

corrosion on coil springs

Fail 16 Aug 2022 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 54,976 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,762 miles

both front brake discs are pitted

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,887 miles

exhaust system is corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2018 53,886 miles

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

exhaust system is corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,799 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,017 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,017 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,099 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 48,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,847 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 41,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 38,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres are starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,774 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,774 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,535 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 YMA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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