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NU53 UPL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,713 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 73,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,648 miles

Oil leak

vehicles oil dipstick broken

Fail 12 Aug 2013 53,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

lower engine mounting worn

vehicles oil dipstick broken

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,326 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,321 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,511 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,761 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,320 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 32,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 17,991 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 17,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 10,257 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 10,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UPL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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