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NU03 LNC

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 LNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,566 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 60,566 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,265 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Play in ball joints on offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 10 Dec 2015 53,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Play in ball joints on offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 12 Nov 2014 76,742 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Inner surface of offside front brake disc corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake binding

Slight play in both sides of steering

Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,742 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Inner surface of offside front brake disc corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front brake binding

Slight play in both sides of steering

Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,081 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 41,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2012 38,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,111 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 37,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive water leak from radiator

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,817 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators 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)

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

near side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,029 miles

n/s rear tyre has perished sidewalls

Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,265 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Dec 2007 19,265 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,169 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 8,056 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 LNC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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