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NU03 RVZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,015 mi
Last recorded87,015 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,215 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,361 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,595 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 70,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,892 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,366 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,351 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,351 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,694 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,694 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,944 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 46,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,023 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 39,975 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RVZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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