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BG53 BCX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,219 mi
Last recorded44,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,219 miles

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))

rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,129 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BAND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 39,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED TO EXCESS & WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded LOWER COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BAND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,868 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,362 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,018 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,433 miles

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split.

Rear wiper blade excessively worn.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,631 miles

O/S W/BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,840 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,678 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,379 miles

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,408 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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BG53 BCX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BG53 BCX, 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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BG53 BCX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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