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NU53 VNK

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,997 mi
Last recorded82,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,997 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,224 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 79,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,881 miles

Offside strut top bearing noisey

Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside strut top bearing noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2019 74,576 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 74,576 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,015 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside shoulder

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,726 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,579 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,630 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,584 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,942 miles

Airbag warning light displayed on dash

Slight wear on front brake disc's

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,182 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,079 miles

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

near side front tyre wall starting to split

offside tyre wall starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side front tyre wall starting to split

offside tyre wall starting to split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,751 miles

nearside front +rear +offside front+rear tyres slight cracking at outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,575 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,388 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 38,387 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VNK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

NU53 VNK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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