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BG53 YWJ

2003 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,282 mi
Last recorded123,282 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,282 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 113,610 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,953 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,192 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,673 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,794 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,234 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,823 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,050 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 YWJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

BG53 YWJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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