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BF53 HKX

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,041 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,503 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 91,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All tyres cracking and perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,020 miles

Oil leak ()

condition of front brake discs

Fail 15 Aug 2017 88,020 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

condition of front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,493 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2014 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer shield corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,174 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer shield corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 75,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,112 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 63,167 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center stop light inopp

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust heavley corroded

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,167 miles

wiper blades split

rear exhaust heavley corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center stop light inopp

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

center stop light inopp

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust heavley corroded

suspect front brake pads low

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,408 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust heavely corroded+slight blowing

offside head light condensated

recomend brake check suspect pads low

Fail 24 Jul 2010 57,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust heavely corroded+slight blowing

offside head light condensated

recomend brake check suspect pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,372 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,369 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,343 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Exhaust tailpipe outer casing starting to break up.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,278 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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BF53 HKX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BF53 HKX, 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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BF53 HKX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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