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NL03 KEU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 KEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,796 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 83,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,884 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear very thin

n/s headlamp lens moist

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

slight drag on rear wheels

Fail 4 Aug 2012 76,884 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear very thin

n/s headlamp lens moist

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

slight drag on rear wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,188 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,152 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 12,152 miles

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

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 KEU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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