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NU53 YUB

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,574 mi
Last recorded40,574 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 YUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,574 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 40,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch biting high

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,043 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 36,427 miles

offside rear tyre showing tread cracks

Pass 21 Oct 2016 34,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,655 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 32,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,707 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 28,707 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,494 miles

rear wiper split

slight oil leak bottom engine

Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,494 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

diagnostic light on

rear wiper split

slight oil leak bottom engine

Fail 14 Oct 2011 25,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,884 miles

bonnet stay missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,539 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 14,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YUB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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