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NU03 CVY

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,963 mi
Last recorded161,963 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 161,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers...... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both........ (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 161,948 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers...... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both........ (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 157,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear....... (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 152,963 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 136,705 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 126,988 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 118,753 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,167 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 105,455 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 105,455 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,669 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2012 66,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,714 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,434 miles

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

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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NU03 CVY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NU03 CVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU03 CVY registered?

NU03 CVY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is NU03 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 CVY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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