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AU53 NWG

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,819 mi
Last recorded85,819 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 NWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,819 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 85,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,502 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,502 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,176 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 60,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering noisey during lock to lock check

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering noisey during lock to lock check

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,968 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,968 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,283 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,221 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 26,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AU53 NWG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AU53 NWG, 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 AU53 NWG registered?

AU53 NWG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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