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NJ53 VUC

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 VUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 98,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,018 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 55,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,442 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,315 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 VUC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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