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BN53 FHM

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 6 Jun 2017 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired Upper mount incorrectly fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 26 May 2016 94,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,938 miles

Oil leak

drivers wiper poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers wiper poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,294 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,217 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 54,427 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,412 miles

n/s + o/s front tyres very near limit

Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s + o/s front tyres very near limit

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,256 miles

rear silencer rusting

Pass 11 May 2007 24,901 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 24,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,432 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 19,432 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 FHM 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 66.7%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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