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NU53 VMT

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,192 mi
Last recorded73,192 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 73,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,377 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

air leak inlet manifold area

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre low - 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,321 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,007 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,518 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 6,948 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 6,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VMT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

NU53 VMT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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