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AO53 NNJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,827 mi
Last recorded31,827 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 NNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,827 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 25,556 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 21,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 20,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 15,344 miles

all tyres aged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 13,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,345 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 13,344 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 13,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 13,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 12,749 miles

Tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

indicators starting to discolour

steering and suspension bushes and boots perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 12,320 miles

all indicator showing white

Fail 28 Sep 2016 12,320 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

all indicator showing white

Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,938 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 11,450 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 NNJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

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

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