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NJ53 VUD

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,272 mi
Last recorded121,272 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,272 miles

exsaust leak

general underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2018 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 118,077 miles

All brake pipes are lightly corroded

NSR sill has been repaired and skimmed with filler.

Nearside Mirror missing

Fail 4 Feb 2017 118,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill, not a continuous seam weld. Marked in yellow. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Mirror missing

Fail 20 Jan 2017 118,066 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

All brake pipes have light corrosion

NSR outer sill has been repaired and painted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 111,584 miles

OS rack has slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 111,584 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

OS rack has slight play

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 104,979 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 104,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,039 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 99,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,332 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,726 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 74,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 57,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,498 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,848 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,848 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,386 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 VUD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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