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NM03 FKZ

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,769 mi
Last recorded80,769 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,556 miles

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

n/s headlamp has condensation on glass

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,421 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 71,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,574 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Aug 2013 66,550 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,955 miles

centre stop lamp not working

child seat insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2012 60,955 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp not working

child seat insecure

engine oil level was below minimum

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,690 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 55,690 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,998 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,548 miles

Bonnet release insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bonnet release insecure

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,347 miles

front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,668 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 FKZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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