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BJ53 VWO

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 77,319 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 73,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 66,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,156 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,501 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,484 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 45,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,509 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 36,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 27,232 miles

Centre Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,332 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 21,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,954 miles

Both front tyre walls are perrished but no ply or cords are exposed.

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 16,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,045 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,802 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,945 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 11,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 10,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,979 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,211 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 VWO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

BJ53 VWO is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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