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AO53 NNF

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,134 mi
Last recorded168,134 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 168,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 158,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 149,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 139,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 131,790 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,491 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 92,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,595 miles

front wiperblades deteriorating

nsr suspension bumpstop missing

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiperblades deteriorating

nsr suspension bumpstop missing

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,381 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 72,381 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,316 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,825 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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AO53 NNF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO53 NNF, 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 AO53 NNF registered?

AO53 NNF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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