CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK53 ZWG

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,735 mi
Last recorded57,735 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,735 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster cover missing but has no effect on lighting

Fail 15 Mar 2023 57,735 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light cluster cover missing but has no effect on lighting

Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,571 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 50,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

tight/binding

Pass 7 Dec 2018 49,357 miles

Center Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

both wipers split

Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,981 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges

all brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,410 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 41,410 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,308 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

all tyres have perishing to side walls and partially within tread pattern

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

all tyres have perishing to side walls and partially within tread pattern

Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,678 miles

bonnet support rod insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,822 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK53 ZWG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK53 ZWG?

You can check the full history of BK53 ZWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK53 ZWG registered?

BK53 ZWG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is BK53 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 ZWG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK53 ZWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK53 ZWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.