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NL03 OGF

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 OGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 93,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 93,210 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear 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 3 Apr 2019 89,690 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 89,654 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 86,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,573 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,582 miles

2 front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,578 miles

two rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,848 miles

front discs are corroded, front tyres are wearing inside off

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs are corroded, front tyres are wearing inside off

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 51,677 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,394 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,953 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 30,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,238 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 OGF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OGF, 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 OGF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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