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NU53 CDF

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,464 mi
Last recorded80,464 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 CDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,464 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 35,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,000 miles

all four tyres slight cracking on tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,512 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,082 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 26,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,970 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 22,970 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Slight play at o/s/f wheel coming from steering rack.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,105 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 12,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 CDF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CDF, 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 CDF registered?

NU53 CDF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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