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NU03 EYL

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,158 mi
Last recorded134,158 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 134,158 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 130,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 130,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 125,443 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 106,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,407 miles

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

deep cut to N/S/F tyre no cord visible

drive belt perished

Fail 10 Jan 2013 99,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

deep cut to N/S/F tyre no cord visible

drive belt perished

Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,285 miles

Bonnet release handle loose

N/S Door mirror glass missing

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

O/S/F Indicator condensated

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 89,285 miles

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

Bonnet release handle loose

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Door mirror glass missing

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

O/S/F Indicator condensated

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,546 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 79,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,237 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Condensation to o/s/f headlight

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear wiper split

Service light on

Fail 9 Jun 2008 43,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Bonnet stay clip broken

Condensation to o/s/f headlight

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear wiper split

Service light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,629 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges

Rear silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,006 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 EYL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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