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NL03 HFJ

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

107,563 mi
Last recorded107,563 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 107,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both main brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

front coil springs poor condition

front door check straps worn

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

slight suspension knocks

water in n/s/f headlight

Fail 29 Oct 2014 107,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both main brake pipes just acceptable

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

front coil springs poor condition

front door check straps worn

o/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls and tread

slight suspension knocks

water in n/s/f headlight

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,964 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition

front coil springs poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

indicator switch worn

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f door handle cover missing

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks

water in n/s/f hreadlamp

Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition

front coil springs poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

front wishbone bushes poor condition

indicator switch worn

n/s/f tyre on legal limit (just acceptable)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f door handle cover missing

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks

water in n/s/f hreadlamp

Pass 6 Oct 2012 99,327 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brakes sticking slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f suspension drop link dust covers poor condition (just acceptable)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

slight play in steering rack

suspension knocks

Fail 6 Oct 2012 99,327 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust very poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brakes sticking slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f suspension drop link dust covers poor condition (just acceptable)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

slight play in steering rack

suspension knocks

Fail 13 Oct 2011 95,093 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust very poor condition

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r tyre 2mm

slight suspension knocks

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,093 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

slight suspension knocks

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust very poor condition

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,131 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,374 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2009 85,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,104 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 80,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 68,311 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,849 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,849 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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NL03 HFJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NL03 HFJ, 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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NL03 HFJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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