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NJ53 WEX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,109 mi
Last recorded82,109 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,277 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,678 miles

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,678 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,143 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,085 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 40,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,703 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 31,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

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 WEX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WEX, 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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What year was NJ53 WEX registered?

NJ53 WEX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NJ53 WEX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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