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BN53 FGJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,954 mi
Last recorded36,954 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 FGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 36,954 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,477 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,384 miles

CENTRE SILENCER SKIN CORRODED

CENTRE STOP LAMP N/W

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,304 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected

Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,214 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONNECTED

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,303 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 15,606 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,319 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,753 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 FGJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ registered?

BN53 FGJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BN53 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 FGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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