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NJ03 UBA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,703 mi
Last recorded81,703 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,703 miles

Battery tray insecure.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded away .

Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery tray insecure.

Rear exhaust mounting corroded away .

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

exhaust back box support strap/hanger missing system still supported

rear wiper blade split

slight lateral movement detected at the top of steering column

Fail 28 Apr 2015 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

exhaust back box support strap/hanger missing system still supported

rear wiper blade split

slight lateral movement detected at the top of steering column

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,662 miles

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

backbox outer skin corroded

backbox support strap missing system still supported

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,662 miles

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

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

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

backbox outer skin corroded

backbox support strap missing system still supported

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

rear wiper split

Pass 2 May 2013 64,443 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust backbox support strap corroded but still supported

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 1 May 2013 64,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust backbox support strap corroded but still supported

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,851 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,937 miles

o/s & n/s front discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,119 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,773 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 42,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,200 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,504 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,196 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 UBA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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