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NJ53 TWM

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 TWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 48,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 46,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely void of tread on inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 46,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely void of tread on inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 44,436 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 43,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flange rotted away and bolt not holding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 39,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 37,384 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside condensation in headlamp

Fail 30 Jun 2017 36,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside condensation in headlamp

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlight has condensation in lens but not effecting pattern

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 32,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlight has condensation in lens but not effecting pattern

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,356 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 28,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 26,093 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)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise backbox exhaust hanger snapped

advise backbox exhaust outer casing badly corroded

advise middle pipe exhaust outer casing corroded

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,784 miles

Advise exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 21,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 15,738 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,814 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 13,814 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,467 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,850 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 8,709 miles

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

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

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 TWM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 TWM, 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 TWM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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