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NL53 WKF

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,780 mi
Last recorded78,780 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,780 miles

nearside front inner rack arm has play

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front inner rack arm has play

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,051 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,167 miles

n/s/f slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,281 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,142 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,085 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 11,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,617 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,535 miles

advise pad inspectio †high level brake light not working

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 WKF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKF, 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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What year was NL53 WKF registered?

NL53 WKF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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