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NU53 CAX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,091 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sump got oil seepage.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,078 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,067 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,110 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,666 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,686 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 38,686 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,031 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,031 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,498 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 CAX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 NU53 CAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 CAX registered?

NU53 CAX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NU53 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 CAX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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