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NJ53 WEC

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 96,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,849 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,968 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower gear box mounting weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,968 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower gear box mounting weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,060 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Fail 14 Dec 2017 83,036 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,940 miles

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

all tyres perished

brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

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

all tyres perished

brake pipes coated with grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,883 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,056 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,056 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,992 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,826 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,654 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,363 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers(front) staring to split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,766 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 WEC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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