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NU53 FYG

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

50,823 mi
Last recorded50,823 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 50,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 49,897 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear exhaust boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose union area. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 48,714 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel. ( axle mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear exhaust boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to brake hose union area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut/split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 48,214 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILLS[BOTH] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 46,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 45,307 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,303 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,153 miles

tail box strap broken & tail box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,834 miles

exhaust tail box

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,853 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,852 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail box

o/s & n/s rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,667 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,672 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,124 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 20,123 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 16,232 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,902 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 FYG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

NU53 FYG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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