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BG53 BNZ

2003 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,032 mi
Last recorded58,032 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,032 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 57,656 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,374 miles

all 4 tyres outer side walls cracking

brake pedal noisey

Fail 25 Nov 2009 44,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres outer side walls cracking

brake pedal noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2008 34,100 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres slightly cracking on sidewall and in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,786 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 30,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 26,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 BNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG53 BNZ, 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 BG53 BNZ registered?

BG53 BNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is BG53 BNZ safe to buy?

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