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BG53 BPY

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,428 mi
Last recorded65,428 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 65,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 65,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,275 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,721 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 61,715 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 59,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,139 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 55,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease front to rear ABS pump pipes all covered aswell (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 55,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease front to rear ABS pump pipes all covered aswell (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,506 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,569 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,797 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,459 miles

mid exhaust box outer casing corroded ,not yet leaking

slight play in o/s front door hindges

Fail 28 Jul 2014 41,459 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

mid exhaust box outer casing corroded ,not yet leaking

slight play in o/s front door hindges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,772 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

slight corrosion on middle exhaust box

Fail 25 Jul 2012 35,772 miles

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

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

front tyres worn slightly on edges

front wipers split

slight corrosion on middle exhaust box

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,172 miles

some corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,098 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,520 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 BPY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BPY, 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 BPY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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