CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK53 MUP

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,930 mi
Last recorded112,930 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
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 MUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 112,930 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads and getting low

Front pipe exhaust blowing

Fail 14 May 2020 112,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres cracking in treads and getting low

Front pipe exhaust blowing

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,071 miles

Both front indicators showing slight white light

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 11 Apr 2019 103,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front indicators showing slight white light

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 8 May 2018 97,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,649 miles

rear exhaust mount repaired by cable tie so secure time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mount repaired by cable tie so secure time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,217 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 91,217 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour ENGINE OIL CAP MISSING SO NOT CHECKED (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,764 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,233 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,971 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear susspension bumpstops missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,417 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,698 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
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 MUP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUP, 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 MUP?

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

What year was BK53 MUP registered?

BK53 MUP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is BK53 MUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 MUP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK53 MUP 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 MUP. 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.