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AD53 BDU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,975 mi
Last recorded51,975 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 51,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,294 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 48,341 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,588 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 39,970 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 37,471 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 37,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 34,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,222 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,563 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,415 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,267 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 18,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 15,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 12,986 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,884 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 8,349 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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AD53 BDU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD53 BDU, 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 AD53 BDU registered?

AD53 BDU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AD53 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BDU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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