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AK53 BKS

2019 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2019 Citroen C329,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,279 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 74,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 70,824 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 141,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 141,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 58,009 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt has slight damage to webbing

Pass 9 Sep 2024 131,798 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 131,796 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbed on inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 120,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excess play in ball joint and show evidence of damage from coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring coil snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbed on inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 29,888 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,045 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,120 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 93,089 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,663 miles

Coolant leak From coolant bottle ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,131 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,881 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,347 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)

rear back box clamp snapped off but exhaust is adequately supported

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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AK53 BKS is a 2019 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2019 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 29,549 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 AK53 BKS, 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 7 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK53 BKS registered?

AK53 BKS is a 2019 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2019.

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