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NL53 YYB

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,958 mi
Last recorded77,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,144 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,114 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 55,401 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,730 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,305 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 21,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,461 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 YYB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

NL53 YYB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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