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NG53 WFW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 WFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,415 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,850 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,383 miles

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

both front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 57,928 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,694 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,125 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 38,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion affecting front brake discs

offside front brake binding

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,936 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,934 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 WFW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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