2003 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · BV53 FZC
2003 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 65,833 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/12/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1587cc
BV53 FZC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2017
- 65,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BV53 FZC Mileage History
- 09/09/200619,996 mi
- 02/11/200723,918 mi+3,922 mi
- 31/01/200824,866 mi+948 mi
- 13/01/200931,695 mi+6,829 mi
- 20/01/201034,054 mi+2,359 mi
- 21/01/201136,582 mi+2,528 mi
- 21/01/201136,582 mi
- 10/01/201238,815 mi+2,233 mi
- 09/01/201341,942 mi+3,127 mi
- 09/01/201341,942 mi
- 14/01/201447,052 mi+5,110 mi
- 14/01/201447,052 mi
- 07/01/201552,484 mi+5,432 mi
- 07/01/201552,484 mi
- 14/01/201660,096 mi+7,612 mi
- 14/01/201660,096 mi
- 19/01/201765,833 mi+5,737 mi
- 19/01/201765,833 mi
Average of roughly 4,423 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
BV53 FZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (BV53 FZC) between September 2006 and January 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
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