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BK53 MGZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,789 mi
Last recorded71,789 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 71,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

the vehicle has had repair

Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,857 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

heat shield above rear exhaust box missing

repair taken place to rear panels of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,885 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 46,885 miles

Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

front pads appear low & front brake dicsc lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,644 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,674 miles

RECCOMEND HANDBRAKE IS ADJUSTED SOON AS ALMOST NO RESERVE TRAVEL.

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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BK53 MGZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BK53 MGZ, 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 BK53 MGZ registered?

BK53 MGZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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