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NU03 EBJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,996 mi
Last recorded55,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 EBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 55,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated with slight leak of gases

Fail 28 Aug 2018 49,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated with slight leak of gases

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,971 miles

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

nearside front mirror broken

Fail 23 Aug 2017 48,971 miles

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

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

nearside front mirror broken

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,099 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,537 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 45,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 44,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,537 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wing mirror damaged and is loose,secured with insulation tape.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 42,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front anti-rollbar droplink rubber gaiters split and leaking grease.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wing mirror damaged and is loose,secured with insulation tape.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,301 miles

both rears tyres cracking on out sides

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2008 31,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,845 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 EBJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EBJ, 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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NU03 EBJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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