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NL03 YDY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,902 mi
Last recorded153,902 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 YDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 153,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 148,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 139,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2014 129,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s indicator lens damaged

o/s mirror housing damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2013 118,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s indicator lens damaged

o/s mirror housing damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust starting to deteriorat

slight damage n/s rear lamp lenz

Fail 19 Apr 2012 108,742 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s rear

exhaust starting to deteriorat

n/s frt tyre starting to deteriorat

slight damage n/s rear lamp lenz

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,680 miles

n/s/rear lens cracked

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/rear lens cracked

o/s/rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2010 88,233 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 72,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,288 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 48,286 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 48,065 miles

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

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

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 YDY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YDY, 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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What year was NL03 YDY registered?

NL03 YDY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is NL03 YDY safe to buy?

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