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NU53 FZZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,074 mi
Last recorded80,074 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,059 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 69,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,187 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,181 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,181 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,334 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 17,559 miles

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

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 FZZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

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

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