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NH03 LCL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

49,518 mi
Last recorded49,518 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 49,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 49,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leak from round number 2 injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,919 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 48,919 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery u/s

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,911 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 48,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,049 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,049 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,016 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 46,016 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,145 miles

exhaust back box and strap corroed

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,028 miles

both rear tyres side walls splitting

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 42,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres side walls splitting

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,344 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroed

front wipers slitting

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,551 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroding front to rear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,044 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 28,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,330 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 LCL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

NH03 LCL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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