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BN53 OSA

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,531 mi
Last recorded67,531 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,531 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,251 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 58,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,042 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 51,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,766 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,766 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,124 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 32,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,775 miles

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

drivers rear tyre perrished !.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 26,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,333 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 11,772 miles

n/s/r jacking point damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2006 11,772 miles

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

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

n/s/r jacking point damaged

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 OSA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA registered?

BN53 OSA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BN53 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OSA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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