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NK53 YAE

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 YAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,747 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 120,746 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 118,346 miles

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 ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 118,346 miles

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 ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,441 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,441 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,012 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,522 miles

oil leak

rear suspension stops missing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,522 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,394 miles

Oil leak

both rear sus stops missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,890 miles

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,499 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,825 miles

Advise o/s/f top mount bearing noisey and slight roughness

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 53,824 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,816 miles

Advise windscreen tint, not noticeable from inside.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,814 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,574 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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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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