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NM03 CUG

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 CUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 98,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,669 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,422 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,402 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount corroded

number plate lamp lenses missing

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mount corroded

nearside front tyre worn low and smooth on outside edge

noise from clutch

number plate lamp lenses missing

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,676 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear wheel valves bent by wheel trim

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit, perished and flat

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outside edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

Pass 8 Dec 2012 71,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

back box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2012 71,311 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 16,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 16,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,192 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

The offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,087 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,979 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 CUG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CUG, 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 NM03 CUG registered?

NM03 CUG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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