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BG53 UYW

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,320 mi
Last recorded84,320 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 80,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,685 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 75,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,093 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,636 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 58,636 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,508 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 43,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 43,467 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 27,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,796 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,175 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 8,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,424 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 5,132 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 UYW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

BG53 UYW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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