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BJ53 FYG

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,290 mi
Last recorded131,290 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 131,290 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 131,286 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 128,976 miles

Front subframe and suspension components sprayed with protective paint

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 128,976 miles

Front subframe and suspension components sprayed with protective paint

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 128,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 128,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 124,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,829 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,922 miles

Advise centre rear brake light inop

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,887 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 69,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2013 67,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread/nail in tyre tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 9 May 2013 67,741 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread/nail in tyre tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,265 miles

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

offside front suspension noise ?

Fail 19 Dec 2011 56,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front suspension noise ?

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,036 miles

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

n/s/front headlamp condensation

Fail 21 Dec 2009 38,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,500 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 31,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,689 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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BJ53 FYG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ53 FYG, 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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BJ53 FYG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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