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NM03 BHZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 BHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 98,112 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2018 98,112 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 91,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,205 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 86,166 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced imballace (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 81,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 74,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,709 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 70,709 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,849 miles

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

small split in n/s front wiper

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,494 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,701 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,701 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,413 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,443 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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 BHZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BHZ, 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 BHZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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