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BK53 MJE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,437 mi
Last recorded98,437 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 98,437 miles

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

Front Inner both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 93,540 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 93,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,077 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017 89,077 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,401 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,622 miles

Front silencer delaminating.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre, minor cracking to walls.

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,186 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,029 miles

Small cut in sidewall on N/S/F tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,166 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 58,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,925 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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BK53 MJE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

BK53 MJE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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