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NJ03 OWZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,606 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 101,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 86,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,538 miles

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

rear silencer bracket broken (still supported by other means)****offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 79,538 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer bracket broken (still supported by other means)****offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,747 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,640 miles

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

front discs corroded

offside rear brake not as efficient as nearside rear

Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,640 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

offside rear brake not as efficient as nearside rear

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,833 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to rear bumper

offside rear brake effort lower than nearside (poss adjustment required)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 60,833 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to rear bumper

offside rear brake effort lower than nearside (poss adjustment required)

Pass 23 Jan 2009

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

front brake pads getting low

front disc s slightly corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,237 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 40,831 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,527 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 32,527 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OWZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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