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BG53 UZD

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,773 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 49,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,463 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,190 miles

Center Exhaust Silencer Slightly Corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 43,467 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,195 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,195 miles

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

Centre Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where clips to body (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 8 Oct 2014 39,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,867 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,579 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 25,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,411 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,372 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 14,372 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,867 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 UZD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 UZD, 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 UZD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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