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BK53 ZWB

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,152 mi
Last recorded113,152 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 113,152 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,210 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 89,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear back box section of exhaust badly corroded ( no exhaust gases leaking )

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,826 miles

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

Oil leak

rear back box section of exhaust badly corroded ( no exhaust gases leaking )

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,735 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,796 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 36,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,448 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 ZWB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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