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NH03 LHC

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 LHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 104,822 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sill starting to rust

Fail 15 May 2017 104,822 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lamps not working (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sill starting to rust

Pass 11 May 2016 97,393 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2016 97,393 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 89,900 miles

engine lamp on

n/s/f head lamp misting up

Fail 12 May 2015 89,900 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine lamp on

n/s/f head lamp misting up

Pass 14 May 2014 84,187 miles

Oil leak

engine lamp on

Pass 10 May 2013 77,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,756 miles

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

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

coolant weap

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,694 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,732 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

bonett pull broken

wipers worn

Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

bonett pull broken

wipers worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,102 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,439 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre outer wall perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,810 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 LHC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NH03 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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