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NU53 MKC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,468 mi
Last recorded91,468 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 MKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 63,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,755 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 41,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 33,013 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 MKC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

NU53 MKC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is NU53 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 MKC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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