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BF53 HLH

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,610 mi
Last recorded40,610 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 40,610 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2019 40,610 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2018 39,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE severely perished & nailed. no core exposed at time of test. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 39,662 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE severely perished & nailed. no core exposed at time of test. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyre treads cracked and perished.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,661 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose insecure in its housing.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,292 miles

advise nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise nearside front tyre perished.

Fail 28 May 2014 30,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 30,438 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 27,987 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 25,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,234 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,770 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 21,769 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,077 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 16,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,617 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,256 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 HLH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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