CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK53 MKM

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,552 mi
Last recorded103,552 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,552 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet pull catch damaged

Pass 8 May 2017 88,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 88,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 83,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 83,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres close to limits on edges

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

windscreen deteriated (delaminination)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,373 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres close to limits on edges

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

windscreen deteriated (delaminination)

Fail 1 May 2014 68,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 1 May 2014 68,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 7 May 2013 61,759 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,097 miles

rear exhaust deteriated and corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust deteriated and corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 50,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,933 miles

Front tyre's are wearing on the inner edge's.

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK53 MKM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK53 MKM?

You can check the full history of BK53 MKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK53 MKM registered?

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

Is BK53 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 MKM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK53 MKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK53 MKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.