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NJ53 TSO

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,687 mi
Last recorded66,687 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,687 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 61,978 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 61,978 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,201 miles

Front underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 57,200 miles

Offside Rear Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front front under body corrosion present

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 49,548 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 42,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,204 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,278 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRE WORN/CRACKING

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,354 miles

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

exhaust deteriated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre starting to crack on shoulder

Fail 12 Mar 2014 30,354 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre starting to crack on shoulder

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,483 miles

exhaust back box corroded

sidewalls cracked on rear tyres but not showing cords

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,175 miles

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

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

advise both front wipers split

advise both rear tyres starting to crack / split

advise front discs blue + corroded

advise o/s/f tyre starting to crack / split

advise rear wiper split

advise slight corrosion starting to affect bottom of radiator

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,364 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,673 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2008 4,671 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2007 3,842 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 3,087 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 3,087 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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NJ53 TSO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NJ53 TSO, 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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NJ53 TSO is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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