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NG53 LSE

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 51,918 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 51,917 miles

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

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

N/S/Rear Tyre Starting to Crack Inner Edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,235 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 24,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

offside rear, offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,452 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 LSE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSE, 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 NG53 LSE registered?

NG53 LSE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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