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NJ53 WDP

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,795 mi
Last recorded74,795 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 74,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (replacement advised) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn (replacement advised) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 74,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to rear flexible hose from front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on suspension arm to rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (replacement advised) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 70,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,345 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,042 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 37,017 miles

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

Offside rear service brake could do with adjusting.

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Very slight play in track rod inner ball joints

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,017 miles

Offside rear service brake could do with adjusting.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Very slight play in track rod inner ball joints

Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,021 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,021 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,739 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,420 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 WDP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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