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BN53 OTE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,102 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,102 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,264 miles

All indicator bulbs colour faded

N/S wiper blade slight split

Fail 24 Feb 2015 77,189 miles

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

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

All indicator bulbs colour faded

N/S wiper blade slight split

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 65,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,952 miles

n/s/r sill damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,905 miles

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

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,760 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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,739 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs inner face slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,762 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 439,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 439,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,466 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 41,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 OTE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

BN53 OTE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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