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BG53 UXX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 86,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 86,750 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed both exhaust boxes corroded and holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,118 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 85,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,875 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 83,875 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 82,811 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 82,811 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,118 miles

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

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode but still retains its strength

Fail 30 Jan 2019 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode but still retains its strength

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,961 miles

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside, still produces correct beam pattern

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded floorpan at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded floorpan at clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,304 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,304 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

sump excessively corroded/pourous

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,451 miles

Engine oil sump excessively corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 56,451 miles

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

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

Engine oil sump excessively corroded

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,860 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 51,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 48,125 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension Bump stop missing.

Offside rear suspension Bump stop missing.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,125 miles

Nearside rear suspension Bump stop missing.

Offside rear suspension Bump stop missing.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,435 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,233 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 31,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 23,090 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 23,090 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,683 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 UXX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXX, 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 UXX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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