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BG53 BOV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,997 mi
Last recorded92,997 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,997 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Lose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,029 miles

Front Outer Casing on Exhaust Showing Corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing Repeters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Slow Recoil On Seatbelt

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Casing on Exhaust Showing Corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing Repeters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Slow Recoil On Seatbelt

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,365 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 88,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,445 miles

sligfht bind to n/s front brake/pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

n/s front tyre worn on inner/outer edges--nail in tread area close to outer edge

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Fail 21 Jan 2014 78,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area

n/s front tyre worn on inner/outer edges--nail in tread area close to outer edge

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,217 miles

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

slight split in both wiper blades

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,786 miles

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

bad oil leak fron front area of engine

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2012 69,734 miles

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

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

bad oil leak fron front area of engine

rear exhaust box outer casing badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2011 63,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Please note rear box showing corrsion

Pass 29 Jan 2011 63,710 miles

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

Please note rear box showing corrsion

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,549 miles

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

both lower arms bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn uneven across tread area

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,512 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,318 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 BOV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 BOV, 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 BOV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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