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NL03 KCU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,180 mi
Last recorded64,180 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 KCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both sills bubbling

repair painted silver

Fail 27 Jun 2023 64,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill has hole behind hand brake cable (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both sills bubbling

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,261 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 48,552 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded and splitting

Fail 19 Jun 2021 48,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded and splitting

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 43,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded and splitting

Pass 29 May 2019 42,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 40,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,986 miles

exhaust corroded no leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,133 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 35,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 32,948 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 31,017 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 28,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,291 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,854 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,527 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 13,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 6,050 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 KCU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL03 KCU registered?

NL03 KCU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is NL03 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 KCU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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