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NU53 PYB

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,416 mi
Last recorded86,416 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 PYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,416 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 86,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill local to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,168 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both outer sills corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 73,314 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 73,314 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,982 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 65,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,292 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,957 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,955 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,397 miles

oil leaking from head gasket

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,397 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pair (8.2.2)

oil leaking from head gasket

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,098 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,202 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,634 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 43,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

scratch on screen near zone a

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,361 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,229 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 PYB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYB, 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 PYB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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