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NH03 PJY

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 PJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2020 87,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 87,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,188 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

indication of oil leak underneath engine, no leaks found on time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2018 78,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side below required limit (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

indication of oil leak underneath engine, no leaks found on time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,119 miles

front brake pads seem low

handbrake stiff to operate

oil leaks on engine

Fail 29 Sep 2017 74,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads seem low

handbrake stiff to operate

oil leaks on engine

Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,831 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in light (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in light (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 72,831 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in light (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in light (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded black front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,595 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded black front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,284 miles

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

oil leak on engine. bolt missing from manilold heat shield

Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,282 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak on engine. bolt missing from manilold heat shield

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,731 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,943 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 30,535 miles

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Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

nearside number plate plastic glass missing, showing white light

rear wiper blade rubber blade missing

tailgate damaged. boot can be closed in a secured position

Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,830 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 PJY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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