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NH03 FZW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,757 mi
Last recorded114,757 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 FZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,722 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 111,629 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in both front headlights (not affecting output or image)

front wishbone bushes deteriorating (no movement)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 108,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in both front headlights (not affecting output or image)

front wishbone bushes deteriorating (no movement)

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 98,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 93,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 85,797 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 85,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,731 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 77,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 74,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,281 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 FZW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FZW, 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 NH03 FZW registered?

NH03 FZW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for NH03 FZW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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