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BN53 HRD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

104,817 mi
Last recorded104,817 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,817 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 103,525 miles

engine and under body covers

Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,172 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 11 Jan 2019 102,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under body covers

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,524 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 4 Jan 2018 100,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and under body covers

Pass 18 Jan 2017 92,212 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,212 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine and under body covers

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,395 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern just visible

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brakes slight binding

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 90,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre brake light inop

management light on.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 90,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre brake light inop

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,211 miles

SILENCER SKIN CORRODED

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust first skin corrioded light scratch screen management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,161 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated in areas

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 76,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated in areas

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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,489 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2012 66,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,918 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside & Nearside front antiroll bars ball joints gaiters split.

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,914 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside & Nearside front antiroll bars ball joints gaiters split.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,859 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,675 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Nov 2009 46,668 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2008 42,708 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,708 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust rear silencer box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2007 38,805 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,805 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,850 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 HRD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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