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NJ03 RNZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 63,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 59,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 53,841 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 53,841 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 51,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 47,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 44,748 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 40,960 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 40,960 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 37,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,075 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 33,075 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 30,766 miles

both rear tyres small cracks in outer side walls

Pass 8 May 2009 29,128 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks in the outer sidewalls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2008 26,842 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 26,842 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 24,430 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,143 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 RNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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