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NL53 VVB

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,018 mi
Last recorded69,018 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak at radiator

Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,243 miles

advise centre exh bracket fractured , but exhaust still secure

Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise centre exh bracket fractured , but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise osr tyre has splits no cords exposed

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,605 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 41,598 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BACK BOX SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED.ALSO SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,249 miles

rear offside tyre starting to crack

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,233 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 32,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,835 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 VVB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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