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NT52 BWM

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,389 mi
Last recorded89,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 BWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 89,389 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,049 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 77,658 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,672 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 71,489 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,711 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front discs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,664 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,950 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,673 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 45,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,812 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 40,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,358 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,471 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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NT52 BWM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NT52 BWM, 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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NT52 BWM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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