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BG53 MSU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,107 mi
Last recorded125,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 125,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 122,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,164 miles

Steering wheel not straight requires tracking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 121,098 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All indicator bulbs white (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel not straight requires tracking

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,249 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2016 119,199 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 111,633 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,163 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2014 106,159 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 99,224 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 96,528 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 96,528 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,194 miles

(nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,672 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 611,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,226 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 MSU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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