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NU53 FZV

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 FZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,465 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2018 90,465 miles

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 77,630 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,172 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 42,061 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,061 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,042 miles

osf strut top mount slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,408 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,850 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,815 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 FZV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

NU53 FZV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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