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NM03 EDF

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,256 mi
Last recorded110,256 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 110,256 miles

n/s front door doesnt open fully

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 9 May 2019 110,256 miles

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

Undertray insecure front splitter lower (8.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s front door doesnt open fully

slight blow on exhaust

Lower Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 104,023 miles

slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 3 May 2018 104,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly less threads showing than NSF (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 May 2017 97,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all ender car under sealed

Fail 15 May 2017 96,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all ender car under sealed

Pass 25 May 2016 90,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 90,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,348 miles

slight brake binding nearside front brake

Pass 30 May 2014 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 73,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 31 May 2013 73,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded but not blowing at this time

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 May 2012 64,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light on

Pass 23 May 2011 58,837 miles

o/s reg plate bulb came on when tapped

Fail 23 May 2011 58,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s reg plate bulb came on when tapped

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,516 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

rear brake pads appear to be well worn

some "roughness"on parking brake application

some wear,corrosion and rusr on both front brake discs

very slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,978 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,434 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,826 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,300 miles

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

SPARE TYRE BELOW 1.6MM LIMIT

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 EDF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NM03 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

NM03 EDF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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