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BN53 FFX

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

91,857 mi
Last recorded91,857 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 91,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch ( Expanding foam ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch ( Expanding foam ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch ( Expanding foam ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Wheel arch ( Expanding foam ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box covered in Expanding foam Fire hazard

Pass 27 Nov 2021 85,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Offside rear outer sill covered with sealants

Offside rear outer sill slight surface corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2021 85,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Offside rear outer sill covered with sealants

Offside rear outer sill slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 79,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 68,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,499 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 68,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,779 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,806 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,858 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,730 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,773 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 51,769 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,055 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 39,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,822 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 32,882 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,302 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 FFX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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