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BN53 AVX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,008 mi
Last recorded54,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 54,008 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear service brake on minimum needs attention

Fail 13 Jul 2019 54,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear service brake on minimum needs attention

Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake just met efficiencies 17% and footbrake performance close

Fail 14 Jul 2018 51,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear parking brake just met efficiencies 17% and footbrake performance close

Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,161 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 49,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,370 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer/inner edges

near side rear tyre outer wall deterioated

off side front inner wing covers insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,352 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer/inner edges

near side rear tyre outer wall deterioated

off side front inner wing covers insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side rear tyre tread section deteriated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 38,036 miles

Battery insecure

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,036 miles

Battery insecure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2011 36,295 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

x1 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,295 miles

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

x1 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2010 34,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,631 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing, but pedal of a design where anti-slip mechanism ok

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,438 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,403 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 23,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN53 AVX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BN53 AVX, 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 BN53 AVX registered?

BN53 AVX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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