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BG53 LCN

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension springs rusting

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside number plate light dim

Offside outer sill starting to rust

damage to nearside outer sill

underbody rusting

Fail 13 Sep 2017 89,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension springs rusting

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside number plate light dim

Offside outer sill starting to rust

damage to nearside outer sill

underbody rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,493 miles

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Nearside Front inner wing liner loose

Offside Front tyre curbed on outer sidewall

exhaust down pipe bracket rotten

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

rear shock absorbers rusting

slight blow from exhaust backbox joint

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

water in nearside headlight

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner wing liner loose

Offside Front tyre curbed on outer sidewall

exhaust down pipe bracket rotten

exhaust rusting

front subframe rusting

rear shock absorbers rusting

slight blow from exhaust backbox joint

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

water in nearside headlight

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 83,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,084 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,842 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 26,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 21,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,650 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 LCN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

BG53 LCN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BG53 LCN safe to buy?

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