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BK53 MVH

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,312 mi
Last recorded86,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,312 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,621 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,340 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,255 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,255 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,203 miles

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

Nearside front antiroll linkage slightly worn

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,615 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade poor performance

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 28,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,016 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 MVH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black 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 MVH, 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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BK53 MVH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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