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NU53 GVA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,716 mi
Last recorded62,716 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,716 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,709 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,647 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,847 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,918 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 Nov 2013 58,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,179 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 52,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,812 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 GVA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

NU53 GVA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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