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BN53 AXA

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,212 mi
Last recorded82,212 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 AXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,749 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,946 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,946 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,878 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 40,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 32,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 32,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,611 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall perished & tread 3mm

oil level low nearside front door checkstrap resecured

Fail 4 Sep 2007 21,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades smearing screen

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall perished & tread 3mm

oil level low nearside front door checkstrap resecured

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,067 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 AXA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AXA, 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

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What year was BN53 AXA registered?

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

Is BN53 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 AXA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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