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NU03 CXM

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,542 mi
Last recorded197,542 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 CXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 197,542 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 197,519 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 192,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust systemcorroded and heat shield loose

windowscreen has several scratches and marks but non affecting drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2016 191,973 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat base appears broken (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust systemcorroded and heat shield loose

windowscreen has several scratches and marks but non affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Sep 2015 182,531 miles

front tyres nearly bald on inner edges.

heat shield adrift at rear.

hi-level stop lamp out!

osr brake noisy on test

sills corroding at rear.

torsional support bar loose osf end

Fail 15 Sep 2015 182,531 miles

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

front tyres nearly bald on inner edges.

heat shield adrift at rear.

hi-level stop lamp out!

osr brake noisy on test

sills corroding at rear.

torsional support bar loose osf end

Pass 27 Aug 2014 165,725 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2014 165,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2013 149,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 128,813 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 128,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,453 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 110,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,072 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,072 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,272 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 74,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,279 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 64,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 Mar 2007 53,791 miles

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

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

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

engine lower cover insicure

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,791 miles

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

engine lower cover insicure

Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,429 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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NU03 CXM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NU03 CXM, 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 NU03 CXM registered?

NU03 CXM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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