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NU53 CCA

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,935 mi
Last recorded101,935 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 CCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,431 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 66,409 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,447 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 38,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,104 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 23,435 miles

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,340 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 CCA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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