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BG53 UZV

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,929 mi
Last recorded29,929 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,929 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 29,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 28,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,554 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,856 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 17,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,604 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 12,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres side walls perished

center brake light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,500 miles

all 4 tyres side walls perished

center brake light not working

Fail 9 Oct 2012 11,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,383 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,911 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 8,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 7,323 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,916 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 5,916 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 4,185 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 UZV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

BG53 UZV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 UZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 UZV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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