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BG53 BPF

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,406 mi
Last recorded55,406 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,979 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,733 miles

Slight Play In Top Angle Adjuster Of Steering Wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,974 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,984 miles

backbox casing corroded

front bottom arm bushes worn

rear shocks weeping

viscous fan insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,989 miles

advise offside front tyre cuts on inner tread (4mm)

nearside front tyre close to wear indicator and cuts on inner tread

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,289 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 17,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,378 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 BPF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF registered?

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

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