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NL03 OYC

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 101,896 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 101,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 97,790 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 97,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 92,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 92,819 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 87,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 81,536 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 81,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 59,003 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,520 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,262 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,262 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,762 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Water inside n/s headlight

porous sump requires new

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,702 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 OYC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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