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NU03 GLY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,524 mi
Last recorded138,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,524 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 138,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,024 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 127,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front o/s disc worn lipped & corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 121,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (no excessive play found in this wheel/hub /axle assly

Fail 2 May 2013 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (no excessive play found in this wheel/hub /axle assly

Pass 9 May 2012 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

snow tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 8 May 2012 110,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 105,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 100,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 93,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 85,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,791 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 GLY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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