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NU03 LCF

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,851 mi
Last recorded129,851 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,851 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 129,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 129,821 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' base on screen (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

condensation in n/s/f head light

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,555 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod has a excessive play

Nearside Front wheel bearing has a grounding noise

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r has a slight brake bind

Pass 15 May 2014 89,292 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edged

offside steering arm has slight movement

Pass 22 May 2013 83,274 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 83,274 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 78,519 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 78,491 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 71,068 miles

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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wall damage n/s/r

sump cover rear in secure

Fail 17 May 2011 71,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wall damage n/s/r

sump cover rear in secure

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,237 miles

slight damage to the offside rear wing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,237 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to the offside rear wing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,561 miles

nearside and offside front tpo anti roll bar rubber split.

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front tpo anti roll bar rubber split.

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,724 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,096 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 LCF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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