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NT03 FGX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 FGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight weather cracking on outer wall but no play is exposed (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak mist on underside of engine ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,883 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has slight weather cracking on outer wall but no play is exposed (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak mist on underside of engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,260 miles

Hi-level stpolight not working

Front tyres, cracks in sidewalls

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,143 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Hi-level stpolight not working

Front tyres, cracks in sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,086 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,086 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,892 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre side walls cracked

o/s/f tyre side walls cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,985 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,447 miles

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 wiper blade spilt

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ioffside front tyre tread wearing on outer

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner

Fail 19 Aug 2011 69,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ioffside front tyre tread wearing on outer

nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner

Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake cables very dry

Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,367 miles

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)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade slightly split

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,050 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 44,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,054 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 FGX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FGX, 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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What year was NT03 FGX registered?

NT03 FGX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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