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NU53 VBG

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,871 mi
Last recorded83,871 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,871 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,667 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,667 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,656 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 67,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,822 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,182 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,707 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,741 miles

light corosion on exhaust system

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,261 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 20,875 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,875 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 VBG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

NU53 VBG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is NU53 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 VBG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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