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BD53 YZJ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,442 mi
Last recorded105,442 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,442 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 105,442 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,186 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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 heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2019 98,186 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light due to damaged lens (4.5.4 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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 heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,823 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 91,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,525 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,952 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 59,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,230 miles

injector(s) blowing

Fail 20 Apr 2013 56,215 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

injector(s) blowing

Fail 11 Apr 2012 52,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,549 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 47,543 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,728 miles

overspray o/s/r wheelarch area

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,285 miles

damage to front no. plate

high level stop inop ?

rear no. plate faded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 34,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to front no. plate

high level stop inop ?

rear no. plate faded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,388 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

high level stop inop ?

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers smearing slightly

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 YZJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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