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NL53 WJU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,864 mi
Last recorded111,864 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 WJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,864 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,640 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,611 miles

wheel trims fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,821 miles

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

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,804 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level low

plastic cover insecure at rear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,147 miles

nearside front tyre starting to go bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

unable to check brake pipes effectively due to grease

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f rack end has slight play

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

o/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 14 Sep 2012 90,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,859 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 85,859 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,774 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,957 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SLIGHT DAMPNESS IN N/S/F HEADLIGHT ASSY

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,635 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,827 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 WJU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WJU, 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 WJU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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