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BJ53 PBU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,934 mi
Last recorded91,934 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,934 miles

Radiator bottom corroded. Engine sump corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 91,862 miles

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

Radiator bottom corroded. Engine sump corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,325 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,548 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 80,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,170 miles

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

front discs slightly scored

Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs slightly scored

Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,784 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,576 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 PBU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ53 PBU, 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 BJ53 PBU registered?

BJ53 PBU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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