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NJ53 TTE

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,373 mi
Last recorded89,373 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,371 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high main beam (1.8)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,772 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,012 miles

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

Windscreen slight scratched zone a

Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen slight scratched zone a

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,770 miles

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

N/S/R body condition

Fail 30 Jun 2011 60,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

N/S/R body condition

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,103 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,101 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,597 miles

n/s/body damage

Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/body damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,883 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,765 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 TTE 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 61.1%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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