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BG53 UZP

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,001 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,576 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,695 miles

Corrosion on exhaust sytem

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust plate held on with tie straps

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Corrosion on exhaust sytem

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust plate held on with tie straps

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 67,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,325 miles

Offside wiper blade rubber split on ends (Advise Replacement)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,532 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 36,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated and low on tread

wiper blades split

Fail 16 Nov 2007 21,824 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check and adjust if needed

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,824 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check and adjust if needed

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,588 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 UZP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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