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BG53 NKU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 95,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 91,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 91,109 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

has been welded on sills before

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 85,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,405 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,841 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 55,825 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 55,825 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 51,376 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 51,033 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 49,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 May 2015 49,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

age cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 May 2014 48,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,723 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,262 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,425 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,359 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)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2006 27,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 NKU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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