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BK53 YBU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,571 mi
Last recorded46,571 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,833 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 41,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,040 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 37,040 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,952 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust has corrosion and deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,625 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 28,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,941 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,296 miles

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,296 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,470 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 23,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YBU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

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

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