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NL53 ZYJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,076 miles

unable to fully inspect due to underseal applied

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,356 miles

Exhaust system is corroded & has slight blow

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking between treads & side walls

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,898 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and mounting modified

Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,807 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,220 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 36,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,969 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

NL53 ZYJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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