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BG53 DCE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,085 mi
Last recorded105,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 105,085 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 105,073 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine light on.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,468 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine light on.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 59,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,028 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 37,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,140 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 DCE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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