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BK53 MWD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,466 mi
Last recorded104,466 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,466 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,539 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 59,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,272 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 50,272 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,287 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 44,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 MWD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

BK53 MWD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 MWD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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