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BN53 KLX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,124 mi
Last recorded139,124 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 139,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 119,555 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,920 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 89,885 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 89,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,975 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 48,281 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 KLX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KLX, 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 KLX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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