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BN53 AWH

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,384 mi
Last recorded83,384 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 AWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,384 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,112 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,152 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,816 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 72,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,768 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,268 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 64,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,112 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,539 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,157 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,626 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,579 miles

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 four tyre sidewalls deteriorated not excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,913 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,420 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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BN53 AWH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN53 AWH, 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 AWH registered?

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

Is BN53 AWH safe to buy?

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