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NU03 GNF

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,279 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,303 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,877 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 63,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

play on steering wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2011 60,638 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 29,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 21,948 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 GNF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 GNF, 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 GNF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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