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BE53 SUM

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,104 mi
Last recorded33,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 SUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 33,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 31,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 29,652 miles

Exhaust skin peeling/corroded on back box

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

Pass 31 May 2023 26,571 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 19,508 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,371 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 13,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 13,282 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 12,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2016 12,787 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 12,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,235 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 10,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 9,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 8,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,117 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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BE53 SUM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BE53 SUM, 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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What year was BE53 SUM registered?

BE53 SUM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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