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NJ03 RNE

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,447 mi
Last recorded54,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 RNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,447 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,182 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 52,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,978 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,733 miles

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,617 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,703 miles

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Fail 6 Mar 2008 32,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,063 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 26,063 miles

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

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 RNE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RNE, 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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What year was NJ03 RNE registered?

NJ03 RNE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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