2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · BV53 JJK
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 89,411 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 JJK Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 89,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 JJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (BV53 JJK) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
BV53 JJK Mileage History
- 22/08/200623,195 mi
- 15/08/200730,707 mi+7,512 mi
- 15/08/200838,625 mi+7,918 mi
- 15/08/200838,625 mi
- 07/08/200945,347 mi+6,722 mi
- 03/08/201051,082 mi+5,735 mi
- 03/08/201051,082 mi
- 20/07/201115,128 mi-35,954 mi
- 10/07/201259,159 mi+44,031 mi
- 10/07/201259,159 mi
- 09/07/201363,130 mi+3,971 mi
- 09/07/201363,130 mi
- 08/07/201466,224 mi+3,094 mi
- 16/07/201568,415 mi+2,191 mi
- 04/07/201670,857 mi+2,442 mi
- 04/07/201670,857 mi
- 13/07/201772,916 mi+2,059 mi
- 27/06/201874,430 mi+1,514 mi
- 27/06/201874,430 mi
- 15/05/201976,311 mi+1,881 mi
- 10/06/202078,292 mi+1,981 mi
- 19/05/202179,006 mi+714 mi
- 10/05/202280,013 mi+1,007 mi
- 03/05/202382,971 mi+2,958 mi
- 03/05/202382,971 mi
- 01/05/202485,179 mi+2,208 mi
- 29/04/202587,525 mi+2,346 mi
- 27/04/202689,410 mi+1,885 mi
- 28/04/202689,411 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,364 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
The optional SensoDrive automated manual transmission relies on electric actuators for clutch engagement and gear selection. Software glitches, wiring loom degradation and worn actuator motors lead to jerky gear shifting, failure to select reverse, or complete transmission lockout with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
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