MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rears (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rears (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
rear suspension stops missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
rear suspension stops missing
Oil leak
both rear sus stops missing
play in n/s steering rack end
Nearside mirror glass broken
Advise o/s/f top mount bearing noisey and slight roughness
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advise o/s/f top mount bearing noisey and slight roughness
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise front wiper blades worn and noisey.
Advise windscreen tint, not noticeable from inside.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Advise steering feels stiff after test.
Advise windscreen tint, not noticeable from inside.
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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NK53 YAE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 NK53 YAE, 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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NK53 YAE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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