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BN53 LOF

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,123 mi
Last recorded94,123 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,900 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 788,862 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs and pads wearing

n/s rear tyre cracking on outter wall

o/s head light wet inside

o/s wiper blade just clearing screen

top stop light inoprative

Fail 11 Mar 2013 788,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs and pads wearing

n/s rear tyre cracking on outter wall

o/s head light wet inside

o/s wiper blade just clearing screen

top stop light inoprative

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 72,932 miles

Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,074 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,633 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 48,612 miles

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

Outer Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,700 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,732 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 LOF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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