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NL03 WFR

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,957 mi
Last recorded99,957 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 WFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,957 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 95,536 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 95,536 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside steering rack boot clip insecure

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,706 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/60R15

Central Front Support bracket for Turbo control valve fractured

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe under passenger seat (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe under passenger seat (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak leak on engine, suspect sump sealant ()

Fail 12 Aug 2017 82,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/60R15

Central Front Support bracket for Turbo control valve fractured

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe under passenger seat (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe under passenger seat (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak leak on engine, suspect sump sealant ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexible brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,188 miles

Slight roughness from o/s/f wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,839 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,714 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,239 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,239 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,440 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,513 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,198 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,446 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 41,446 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,479 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 38,479 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 35,807 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 35,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 WFR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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