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NM03 BHP

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,485 mi
Last recorded130,485 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 BHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,485 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 130,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort is low

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,732 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 122,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,216 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 102,509 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,043 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush - Adrift from locator (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Excessively notchy in operation (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Excessively notchy in operation (3.5.1k)

Bonnet release system faulty

Covers installed in engine bay obscuring some components

Radiator fan broken and inoperative

n/s/f tyre wearing to outer egde

o/s/f tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,685 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,623 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished at time of test.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,363 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,333 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,041 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,479 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 20,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,233 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 BHP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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