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BN53 HSG

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,968 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 76,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,474 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 74,474 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,567 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,735 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,947 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cracking no ply or cords showing

advise o/s/r tyre cracking no ply or cords showig

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,329 miles

ADVISE O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,800 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,137 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 31,137 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre damaged on outer edge cut and chunck missing but not showing cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

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 HSG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

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

Is BN53 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 HSG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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