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NU53 BZH

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,109 mi
Last recorded126,109 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,023 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 121,023 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,133 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,424 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 108,424 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AT REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AT REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,640 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 104,629 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,822 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,408 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,347 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,079 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,589 miles

high level stop light out

Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop light out

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust back box mount corroded not supporting exhaust

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

high brake light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,824 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,397 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,300 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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NU53 BZH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NU53 BZH, 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 NU53 BZH registered?

NU53 BZH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is NU53 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 BZH shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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