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BG53 BOH

2003 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,121 mi
Last recorded61,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,121 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 61,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,265 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 44,045 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,265 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 39,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres rubber cracking on walls

n/s door and side pannel damaged and trim missing

snow and wet day

Fail 20 Jan 2012 30,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,819 miles

front wiper blades splitting slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,498 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 22,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 16,949 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,949 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,915 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 BOH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG53 BOH, 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 BOH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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