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NH03 LJC

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,096 mi
Last recorded107,096 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 LJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,096 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 107,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,210 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 87,026 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak AT REAR BOX. (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

INJECTOR LEAK.

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 81,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGED ON INSIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 77,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGED ON INSIDE WALL NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,318 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,939 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 68,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,266 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 65,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,176 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 12 Oct 2013 61,176 miles

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

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

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

bonnet release cable assembly insecure

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Oct 2012 56,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,023 miles

Front and rear wipers have started to split

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,226 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,405 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 LJC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

NH03 LJC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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