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NU03 NPA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,837 mi
Last recorded87,837 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,837 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 87,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2014 67,687 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,108 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,830 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,751 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,775 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 51,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,790 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,790 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,492 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 20,492 miles

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

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

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 NPA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

NU03 NPA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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