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AD53 BDV

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,099 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 101,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,172 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 71,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,777 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,767 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,803 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gear cables stiff

nsr bump stop missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,283 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 48,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,792 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 BDV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BDV, 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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AD53 BDV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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