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NL53 OGP

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,656 mi
Last recorded73,656 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,014 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 69,013 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,891 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 42,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 8 Sep 2014 35,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre and rear section corroded

nsr tyre tread cracked and perished

osf tyre tread cracked and perished

osr tyre tread cracked and perished

rear exhaust mounting corroded but system still secure

Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,242 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre and rear section corroded

nsr tyre tread cracked and perished

osf tyre tread cracked and perished

osr tyre tread cracked and perished

rear exhaust mounting corroded but system still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,278 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,278 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT DISC'S CORRODED BUT GETTING EFFICENCY

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,647 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,171 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 OGP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL53 OGP, 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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NL53 OGP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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