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BK53 ZXE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

220,119 mi
Last recorded220,119 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 220,119 miles

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

corrosion on front discs

Fail 1 Dec 2017 220,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 24 Jan 2017 203,972 miles

E.M.L on

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 203,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

E.M.L on

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 185,233 miles

EML light on at time of test

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 185,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on at time of test

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 167,076 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 167,075 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 149,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 149,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 132,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 114,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,487 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 96,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,559 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,559 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,914 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 59,914 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,700 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 ZXE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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