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NL53 VXZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,229 mi
Last recorded102,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2021 102,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box marked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 94,287 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,398 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside rear brake binding on (BORDERLINE)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside rear brake binding on (BORDERLINE)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,392 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside wiper slightly smearing

Offside front-rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,814 miles

Handbrake has travel

Offside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight damage on windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake has travel

Offside front anti-roll bar link top ball joint cover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & badly perished

Slight damage on windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,570 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,570 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 50,178 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 50,178 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 17,966 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 15,194 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 VXZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VXZ, 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 VXZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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