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NU53 VNJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,099 mi
Last recorded118,099 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,099 miles

Front both sides wiper blades ripped-deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front both sides wiper blades ripped-deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,096 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 116,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front body damage

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front body damage

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 106,732 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 106,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 101,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r and o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2012 101,296 miles

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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r and o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2011 95,706 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 95,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 85,105 miles

both front anti-roll bar link boots perished

both rear bump stops missing

centre brake light inop

nearside front inner c.v boot leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2010 85,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front anti-roll bar link boots perished

both rear bump stops missing

centre brake light inop

nearside front inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2009 70,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,251 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 53,251 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,746 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 VNJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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