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NM03 BHA

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,453 mi
Last recorded64,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 BHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing not tested

Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust / gearbox bracket broken but enough support on rest of system

Fail 22 Jul 2019 63,672 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose on joint.clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust / gearbox bracket broken but enough support on rest of system

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded still serviceable (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe lower bracket broken,system still well suported

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,461 miles

Bottom exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 60,460 miles

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

Bottom exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,763 miles

Exhaust front bracket snapped

Nearside Front door strap loose

Fail 25 Jul 2016 58,748 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust front bracket snapped

Nearside Front door strap loose

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 56,956 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,267 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 52,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,512 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 49,512 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,855 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,855 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 35,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,420 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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NM03 BHA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NM03 BHA, 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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NM03 BHA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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