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AF03 NLU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,128 miles

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,709 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,606 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 50,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,601 miles

side walls of all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condensation in offside front headlamp but beam image not affected at time of test

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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AF03 NLU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF03 NLU, 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 AF03 NLU registered?

AF03 NLU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AF03 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 NLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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