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NG53 CGF

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,762 mi
Last recorded95,762 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 95,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive border line (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket defective

Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,752 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive border line (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,853 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 91,849 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced has condensation --- condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,295 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills near mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis near spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 88,291 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavily age perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills near mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis near spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,304 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 85,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,931 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 76,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,696 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 71,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 66,362 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,676 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2015 61,676 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 54,509 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 54,509 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 51,631 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 51,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,135 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,195 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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NG53 CGF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG53 CGF, 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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NG53 CGF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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