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BG53 ZYR

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 95,364 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,194 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,812 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,875 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,447 miles

rear bumber has damage to offside

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2016 62,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumber has damage to offside

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,134 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,196 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,038 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 35,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 24,906 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,673 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,117 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 ZYR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

BG53 ZYR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BG53 ZYR safe to buy?

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