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NT53 CSZ

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 CSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outerwall cracked

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,826 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread not deep enough to reach chords advise replacement

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,507 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 83,502 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,450 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,446 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,395 miles

rear wiper poor

remould tyres fitted to rear

Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre low

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,410 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011
Fail 3 Sep 2011 53,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,261 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,261 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,326 miles

slight perishing to o/s front tyre / corrosion to back box outer skin

Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight perishing to o/s front tyre / corrosion to back box outer skin

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,996 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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NT53 CSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NT53 CSZ, 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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NT53 CSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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