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NJ03 OVU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,185 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf headlamp building up condensation

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,319 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 77,319 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( chalked ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills rear section corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 73,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills rear section corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,787 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,787 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,133 miles

Advise both front tyres and the nn/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators 3mm to 4 mm size 185/60/15

Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise n/s/f mud flap insucure

Advise both front tyres and the nn/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators 3mm to 4 mm size 185/60/15

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,204 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,204 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,915 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,915 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,429 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,583 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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NJ03 OVU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ03 OVU, 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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NJ03 OVU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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