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BK53 MVJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,267 mi
Last recorded104,267 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 104,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,497 miles

Condensation in headlamps affecting image.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 94,497 miles

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

Condensation in headlamps affecting image.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,853 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,910 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,910 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,333 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay clip broken.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

rear silencer support bracket corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,549 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,812 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 MVJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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