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BG53 DCF

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,741 mi
Last recorded89,741 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,407 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 68,407 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,769 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,042 miles

Airbag light on

Aircon pipes broken

Battery insecure

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

Lower front bumper trim insecure

N/S headlamp has water ingress

O/S wishbone mounting points twisted

Slight travel in brake pedal

Fail 4 Jul 2008 61,042 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Aircon pipes broken

Battery insecure

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

Lower front bumper trim insecure

N/S headlamp has water ingress

O/S wishbone mounting points twisted

Slight travel in brake pedal

Fail 25 Apr 2008 61,002 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Aircon pipes broken

Backbox poor condition

Battery insecure

Drivers airbag missing and warning light on

Front bumper lower trims insecure

N/S headlamp misted up

O/S/F wishbone bolts appear to be incorrectly seated on subframe

Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,677 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 40,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 DCF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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