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NL53 YYD

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 74,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,625 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,633 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,314 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f suspension ball joint gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear springs corroding

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in front anti-roll bar links

Fail 20 Oct 2014 61,314 miles

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

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

exhaust touching bumper

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f suspension ball joint gaiter deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear springs corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,392 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 58,392 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2012 54,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 49,748 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,973 miles

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

all four tyres close to tread limit

front brake discs wearing

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2009 40,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all four tyres close to tread limit

front brake discs wearing

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,765 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 35,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,385 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 YYD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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