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NU03 GSV

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,956 mi
Last recorded106,956 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 GSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,956 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 106,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,413 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,413 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,660 miles

Central Rear Upper stoplight inop

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is approaching the wear indicators

Fail 12 Oct 2018 87,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough upper mcpherson strut mounting has no free movement (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough upper mcpherson strut mounting has no free movement (2.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper stoplight inop

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is approaching the wear indicators

Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough mcpherson strut upper mounting seized (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough mcpherson strut upper mounting seized (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper stoplight inop

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly condensed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is approaching the wear indicators

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,502 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 85,502 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight nearside and offside front upper mcpherson strut mountings/bearings seized and inoperative (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 84,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from abs pump along n/s/f lower wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight strut mounting seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight strut mounting seized (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shapen

Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,790 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades split

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,191 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,321 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,545 miles

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

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 GSV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSV, 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 GSV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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