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BK53 YCU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 121,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,216 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,909 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,676 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 57,408 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 57,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,469 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,977 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,660 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,036 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,326 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 YCU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

BK53 YCU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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