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NM03 FKX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,385 mi
Last recorded60,385 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,385 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,385 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 51,379 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Outer tyre wall slightly cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2016 51,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear in clipped areas,almost excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced full of condensation not be able to test until light is working (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder almost excessive (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders and cracking

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

body damage

Pass 2 Jan 2016 49,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2016 49,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front offside drive shaft nut insecure(tag not locked over)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front wheel trim missing.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 45,324 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front wheel trim missing.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 34,022 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2010 34,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished slightly.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working,disconnected?

offside rear brake noisey when being applied.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,436 miles

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

eye level brake light not working.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 21,432 miles

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

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working.

rear wiper blade rubber missing.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,811 miles

eye level brake light not working.

nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,893 miles

eye level brake light diconnected.

handbrake feels dry in operatiopn.

offside front wiper blade split at ends.

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 FKX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FKX, 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 FKX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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