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BK53 OMB

2003 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,503 mi
Last recorded56,503 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,503 miles

A/C pump area leak

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear lamp unit taped in secure enough at time of test but repairs recommended

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both front brakes binding but not to excess

chassis corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,503 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

A/C pump area leak

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear lamp unit taped in secure enough at time of test but repairs recommended

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both front brakes binding but not to excess

chassis corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 46,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,386 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,386 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,371 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,409 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,664 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 25,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,647 miles

all tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2006 18,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre sidewalls slightly perished

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 OMB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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