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AY53 NRK

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

rear dampers appear to be weeping

Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine m.i.l illuminated

engine missfiring

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre worn on inside shoulder

n/s/r tyre worn and perished

rear dampers appear to be weeping

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,529 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 98,529 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 97,486 miles

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

both headlamps fogged up

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jan 2013 97,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamps fogged up

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,474 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in outter wall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in outter wall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,174 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)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,443 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 5 Nov 2007 50,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 39,151 miles

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

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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AY53 NRK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY53 NRK, 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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AY53 NRK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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