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NU03 DXL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,390 mi
Last recorded65,390 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,926 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,008 miles

all brake pipes greased

rear disks corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,124 miles

n,s,f and o,s,f lower ball joints slight play

rear disk corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,735 miles

front brakes close to imbalance limits

o,s,f tyre side walls cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 9,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 7,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,360 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 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

NU03 DXL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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