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BG53 YWW

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,166 mi
Last recorded108,166 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 101,983 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,845 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,901 miles

offside side repeater lens broken

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,927 miles

offside side repeter lenc damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2013 89,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside side repeter lenc damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2013 89,917 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,272 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on exhaust.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

oil leaks.

rear suspenion stops missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,054 miles

damage to outer handle of drivers door.

nearside rear suspension stop missing.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to outer handle of drivers door.

nearside rear suspension stop missing.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

deterioration to wiper blades.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one bulb not working in centre stop lamp

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

one bulb not working in centre stop lamp

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,410 miles

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 8 Sep 2007 20,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,642 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 YWW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YWW, 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 YWW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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