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NH03 FZR

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 FZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 101,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

under body surface corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,442 miles

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

Bulkhead is corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 7 Jul 2020 101,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Aux belt noisy

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

Bulkhead is corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights inoperative

Slight play in near side front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 16 May 2019 100,428 miles

Near side front coil spring fouling body

Fail 15 May 2019 100,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Near side front coil spring fouling body

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

Pass 10 May 2018 99,705 miles

n/s/f top strut bearing worn

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Fail 10 May 2018 99,705 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f top strut bearing worn

slight wear noted in n/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 22 May 2017 98,816 miles

Centre main brake pipe corroded leading to off side rear flexy

Off side rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Fail 22 May 2017 98,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre main brake pipe corroded leading to off side rear flexy

Off side rear tyre is cracking and perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,679 miles

Slight wear in near side steering tie bar

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,955 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 91,691 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 91,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 80,031 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 80,031 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 69,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 69,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 May 2011 60,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 50,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,775 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)

Fail 28 May 2009 43,774 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 24 May 2008 37,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 29,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,523 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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NH03 FZR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NH03 FZR, 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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NH03 FZR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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