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NL53 CVH

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

777,626 mi
Last recorded777,626 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 777,626 miles

exhaust rear box baffles loose

Fail 24 Nov 2016 128,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear box baffles loose

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,980 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,140 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 111,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,410 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 50,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,738 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,530 miles

eye level brake lamp inop

nearside front tyre down to legal limit

slight play in nearside front droplink

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,976 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,392 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,459 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,291 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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NL53 CVH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NL53 CVH, 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 NL53 CVH registered?

NL53 CVH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 CVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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