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NU53 FYZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside sill corroded and feels weak

both rear axle bump stops missing

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

unable to see all brake pipes

unable to see all components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,922 miles

all tyre treads getting low

both rear bump stops missing

clutch noisey and worn

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear wiper arm missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all tyre treads getting low

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded on insides

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,843 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres inner edges slightly worn

rear wiper blade and arm missing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 79,843 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres inner edges slightly worn

rear wiper blade and arm missing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,674 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 65,042 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,235 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,267 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 FYZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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