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BN53 OTA

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,202 mi
Last recorded127,202 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,202 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr osf osr (5.2.3 (e))

advise parking brake adjustment or repair as limit just met

Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 115,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,822 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,182 miles

all tyre sidewalls s/deterioration/cracks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s rear

front to rear exhaust box slight leak and skin deterioration

Fail 22 Aug 2015 92,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all tyre sidewalls s/deterioration/cracks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s rear

front to rear exhaust box slight leak and skin deterioration

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 88,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,161 miles

Bonnet Release inscure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,161 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet Release inscure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2012 76,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 68,944 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,555 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

noise from f/o/s shocker top bush/bearing on lock to lock - no excessive play - recommend replaced

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2007 30,493 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 30,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OTA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

BN53 OTA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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