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NL53 ZZY

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,076 mi
Last recorded114,076 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 ZZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and is coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and is coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened to caliper (3.5.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened to caliper (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,257 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to fully check all brake pipes due under seal covering

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhust band corroded has a [repair passing the mot test]

Fail 19 Feb 2014 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhust band corroded has a [repair passing the mot test]

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 89,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,852 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 44,850 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZZY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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