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NL03 KAU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 KAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,745 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,804 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,804 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 92,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 92,160 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 88,754 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn slightly weak (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 88,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn slightly weak (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 83,769 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 May 2016 80,090 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,815 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 67,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 62,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 58,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,118 miles

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

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

osr suspension bump stop missing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,398 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,017 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 KAU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NL03 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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