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NL53 OBX

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,921 mi
Last recorded27,921 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,860 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 17,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 13,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side wiper blade split.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,804 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 10,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OBX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL53 OBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL53 OBX?

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What year was NL53 OBX registered?

NL53 OBX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is NL53 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 OBX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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