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NL03 KDN

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,272 mi
Last recorded116,272 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,272 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,271 miles

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

rears of both main brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2020 112,897 miles

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

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

rear of n/s main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,196 miles

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 93,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,293 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,128 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 63,742 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,427 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and showing signs of cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,427 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit and showing signs of cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,934 miles

borh rear tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 16 Mar 2011 50,932 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

borh rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,489 miles

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

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f headlamp lens slight condensation

Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,489 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f headlamp lens slight condensation

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,740 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 37,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,813 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,813 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,063 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 KDN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KDN, 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 KDN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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