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NU03 CXR

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,468 mi
Last recorded132,468 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 CXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 132,468 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 132,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 131,264 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 131,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 128,659 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 123,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 114,254 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 114,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,541 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 21 Oct 2011 106,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 24 Dec 2010 103,393 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 103,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 88,834 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 88,834 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 76,062 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 61,181 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 61,179 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,977 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 CXR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

NU03 CXR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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