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100,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded OS FRONT and NS rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os: floor to sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted cracked / damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, joint visible on lock to lock checks (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle * outer wing (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Coil spring corroded OS FRONT and NS rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wing damaged / distorted *
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ns and os: floor to sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Coil spring corroded OS front and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most: within arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c/w suspension component mounting prescribed area: os rear: outer sill / sill to floor + lower arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn * (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint visible (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c/w suspension component mounting prescribed area: os rear: outer sill / sill to floor + lower arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded OS front and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all * (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most: within arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation / water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most: within arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both ns and os casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all ns and os starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads: getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan, floor to sill and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f lens has water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
front tyres perishing
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f lens has water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
front tyres perishing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))
ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD AREAS BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD AREAS BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)
ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint VERY SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER / OUTER TREAD AREAS (4.1.E.1)
TEMP BRACKET FITTED TO REAR BOX
ENGINE COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
Offside Front INNER FACING CORRODED / DEFACED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS CORRODED / REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS CORRODED / REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING
both front top shock bearings noisy
front brake discs pitted
n/s/rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front top shock bearings noisy
front brake discs pitted
n/s/rear bump stop missing
handbrake travel slightly long.
o/s/front tyre scrubbed on inner edge,tread depth 3mm,legal limit 1.6mm.
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)
FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES.
SMALL CUT DAMAGE TO O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL - NOT TO CORDS
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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BN53 MLF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MLF, 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 MLF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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