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NU53 SZE

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,712 mi
Last recorded82,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 SZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,712 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,311 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 77,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,318 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 72,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,523 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 64,534 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,325 miles

Brake noise from o/s/r

Malfunction indicator illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2011 52,325 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Malfunction indicator illuminated

Brake noise from o/s/r

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 209,099 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 20,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,105 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 15,256 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 15,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,326 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 SZE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

NU53 SZE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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