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NU03 GMG

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 GMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm, wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Very bad oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2017 126,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm, wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Very bad oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,059 miles

Oil leak very bad ()

Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak very bad ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,563 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,362 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 70,362 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2010 68,890 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 68,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 57,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 57,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,372 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,719 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,326 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 GMG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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