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NL53 WLO

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,826 mi
Last recorded70,826 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 WLO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 70,826 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 70,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 62,145 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 38,379 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,711 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,956 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,296 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 8,160 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 WLO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 WLO registered?

NL53 WLO is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NL53 WLO safe to buy?

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