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BN53 AXD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,225 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,885 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 87,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,729 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,649 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,520 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 70,520 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,783 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,537 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,537 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,520 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 AXD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

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

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