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NU03 DXJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 DXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 83,297 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,927 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 79,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,013 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 78,013 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear & both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded badly

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,836 miles

Both front to rear & offside rear brake pipes rusted

Exhaust system corroded

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,460 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,685 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,686 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,456 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 15 Feb 2017 63,456 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front to rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,492 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes rusting

Exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,492 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes rusting

Exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,577 miles

exhaust rusting

offside front to rear brake pipe rusting

Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusted

offside front to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,196 miles

exhaust rusted

offside front to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,037 miles

exhaust rusting

front to rear brake pipe rusting slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,882 miles

both front tyres wearing

exhaust rusted

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,662 miles

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

front brakes noisy & wearing thin

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,216 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,656 miles

exhaust system rusted

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,753 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 DXJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

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

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