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NJ03 OXL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,383 miles

brake pipes greased underbody corrosion wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,730 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,227 miles

offside and nearside front discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s front coil spring catching safety cup

advise n/s rear tyre starting to split between tread

advise no lock on rear service brakes

advise o/s rear tyre splitting between tread

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s front coil spring catching safety cup

advise n/s rear tyre starting to split between tread

advise no lock on rear service brakes

advise o/s rear tyre splitting between tread

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise no lock on rear service brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,093 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 47,088 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 40,753 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,883 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,960 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 OXL 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 77.8%.

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 NJ03 OXL, 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 OXL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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