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AF03 NMJ

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,730 mi
Last recorded63,730 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 56,679 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 51,573 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 50,055 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 45,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,280 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,050 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,163 miles

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

rear backbox corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,170 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 34,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,635 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,458 miles

Handbrake high.

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake high.

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 18,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,711 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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AF03 NMJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

AF03 NMJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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