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BG53 MPU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,259 mi
Last recorded64,259 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,355 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 47,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,959 miles

nearside front suspension spring mounting top bearing stiff

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,593 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,593 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,969 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,238 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 MPU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

BG53 MPU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BG53 MPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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