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NJ53 TVC

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 86,477 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check straps noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2019 82,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 82,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 78,505 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread edges, little worn

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2018 78,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread edges, little worn

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

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 69,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at mounting bracket (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 61,343 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,529 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 58,528 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,203 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,186 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,223 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 32,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,328 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,061 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,980 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 TVC 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 66.7%.

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 TVC, 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 NJ53 TVC registered?

NJ53 TVC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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