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NU53 PZM

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,950 mi
Last recorded83,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,950 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

n/s headlamp aim only just met requirements

Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,947 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 69,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted nsr and centre rear

Fail 6 May 2017 69,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted nsr and centre rear

Pass 13 May 2016 66,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases note corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracks on tread and side walls

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 66,054 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases note corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracks on tread and side walls

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 63,286 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 63,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service light on

Pass 2 May 2014 60,834 miles

both rear tyres cracks on side walls and offside front tyre worn on inner edge 165/70/14

Fail 1 May 2014 60,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracks on side walls and offside front tyre worn on inner edge 165/70/14

Pass 13 May 2013 58,265 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 58,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 55,197 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 55,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyrewear on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 50,817 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 50,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 45,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,413 miles

o/s & n/s front top stearing strut bearings are rough.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PZM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

NU53 PZM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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