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BG53 BPE

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,718 mi
Last recorded95,718 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 95,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

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

oil leak

unable to open tail gate

Fail 26 May 2017 95,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

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

oil leak

unable to open tail gate

Pass 14 May 2016 88,091 miles

Exhaust outer skin rusty.

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,071 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Loose (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust outer skin rusty.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,192 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,192 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,126 miles

Engine Light On

OSF Door Handle Loose But Still Opens Door At Time Of Tests

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Fail 4 Nov 2013 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 59,894 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 59,894 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,650 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 21,916 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 BPE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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