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NT52 BXS

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,538 mi
Last recorded116,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 BXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 113,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 113,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located upside down (2.4.C.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in under seal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,694 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit (1.6mm) on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,241 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 76,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,731 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 63,085 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,085 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,800 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,448 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,894 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,078 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 BXS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BXS, 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 NT52 BXS registered?

NT52 BXS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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