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BG53 YVY

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,400 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 101,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 97,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,314 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 77,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 69,237 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,128 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 65,127 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 56,213 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,410 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,592 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 48,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,514 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 43,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 43,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,988 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Fail 27 Oct 2011 39,988 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,719 miles

Both wiper blades splitting

Front tyres getting worn on inside edges

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,127 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre cracking and has some cuts in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,041 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 YVY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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