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NM03 EDU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 EDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,661 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 14 Aug 2019 115,653 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,620 miles

Emissions not tested due too exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 106,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 97,854 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer/wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer/wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear tyres slight cracking

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2017 97,854 miles

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

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

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

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

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer/wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer/wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear tyres slight cracking

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,548 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,491 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,810 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 63,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,236 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 14,032 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 EDU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EDU, 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 EDU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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