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NU03 LCC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,314 mi
Last recorded135,314 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 LCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 135,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 135,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 123,890 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,250 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield slightly deteriated

Fail 31 May 2013 108,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 96,092 miles

nearside front coil spring touching inner wing when front wheels are raised

offside front disc corroded on inside face

Fail 10 Mar 2012 96,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front coil spring touching inner wing when front wheels are raised

offside front disc corroded on inside face

Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,604 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,198 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,198 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 14 Mar 2009 83,207 miles

damage to o/s front bumper

noise from engine, strong smell of exhaust fumes, possible combustion leak from fuel injectors

Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to o/s front bumper

noise from engine, strong smell of exhaust fumes, possible combustion leak from fuel injectors

Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,030 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 72,050 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 16,786 miles

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

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

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

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 LCC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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