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BN53 FHA

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,722 mi
Last recorded72,722 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,722 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,095 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 58,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine top cover insecure

front grill damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 47,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine top cover insecure

front grill damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking

offside front tyre bald on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,382 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking very badly

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 165 70r14

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,914 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking/perished badly 165 70r14

Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,177 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 FHA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

BN53 FHA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BN53 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 FHA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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