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NL03 KBJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,170 mi
Last recorded99,170 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 99,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,335 miles

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

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL - ALSO CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade rubber is badly deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT PIPE JUST IN FRONT OF REAR SILENCER BOX. (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger bracket and strap broken off. (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER GAITER (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

OIL LEAKS.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL - ALSO CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade rubber is badly deteriorated.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,118 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 71,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,041 miles

oil leaking on front exhaust may ignite.....

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,573 miles

front discs rusted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,838 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,236 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 KBJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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