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NG53 LNV

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 LNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 72,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 69,975 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 1 May 2019 66,800 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 62,945 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 54,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 52,961 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 39,999 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from sump

Fail 7 Nov 2009 39,999 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,917 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 LNV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NG53 LNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG53 LNV registered?

NG53 LNV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is NG53 LNV safe to buy?

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