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BJ53 YGF

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,714 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly damp inside lens

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 84,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 84,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not attached to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 81,339 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,963 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf bearing hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 78,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf bearing hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear inner undersill plastic trim cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/r15

Rear back box rubber cracked/damged

Rear both tyres on 2mm

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,465 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,356 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,064 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,119 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,953 miles

1.Air bag light on. 2.Rear tyres worn.

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,242 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 24 Feb 2009 21,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,332 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 YGF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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