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BG53 MLV

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,230 mi
Last recorded90,230 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,172 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 84,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 77,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 44,309 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,999 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 MLV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

BG53 MLV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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