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NU03 LNV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,656 mi
Last recorded93,656 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 LNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 93,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 93,633 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 93,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,177 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,820 miles

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

front discs are pitted

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Dec 2014 76,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs are pitted

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,727 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 70,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,568 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,208 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,093 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,093 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,402 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,495 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 LNV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LNV, 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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What year was NU03 LNV registered?

NU03 LNV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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