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NU53 CCO

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,074 mi
Last recorded40,074 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 CCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,074 miles

Chassis corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both borderline (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in brake pedal clevis joint

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 40,012 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working ( single source )

Chassis corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both borderline (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in brake pedal clevis joint

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,455 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,455 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,144 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2014 36,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,487 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,817 miles

n/s rear tyre sidwall cracks

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracks

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,817 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidwall cracks

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracks

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,879 miles

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

n/s tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2010 28,823 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,858 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,093 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 CCO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CCO, 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 CCO registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU53 CCO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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