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NT03 BZV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 BZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 150,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 145,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 141,812 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 141,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 136,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 136,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,272 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,656 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,477 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,937 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,540 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 804,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,138 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,502 miles

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

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

off-side wiper blade is splitting at the ends

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,531 miles

slight damage to the front number plate.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,409 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 52,406 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,489 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,711 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 28,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NT03 BZV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NT03 BZV, 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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NT03 BZV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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