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NG53 LRL

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,324 mi
Last recorded87,324 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 LRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,324 miles

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside rear bump stop perished

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

Slight free play on handbrake

Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure Bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Offside rear bump stop perished

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

Slight free play on handbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,327 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil / coolant low

poor welding repair n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill

scratches in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,299 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil / coolant low

poor welding repair n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill

scratches in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,452 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,448 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 60,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cracking on the tread pattern

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracking on the tread pattern

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,423 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 48,423 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,313 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,514 miles

exhaust center and rear corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,196 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,538 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,248 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 LRL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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