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NT03 FFD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,125 mi
Last recorded100,125 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,125 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,922 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,624 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,235 miles

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

nearside anti roll bar link rod lower dust cover perished.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside anti roll bar link rod lower dust cover perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,339 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,259 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,479 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate as slight deteriation

Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,754 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate as slight deteriation

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,822 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 32,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,962 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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NT03 FFD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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