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NJ03 RJV

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 RJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,902 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Jun 2014 68,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,087 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 63,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,386 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,484 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,092 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 37,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,228 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 24,934 miles

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

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 RJV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ03 RJV registered?

NJ03 RJV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is NJ03 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 RJV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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