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NU03 RWV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,404 mi
Last recorded98,404 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 89,776 miles

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

Windscreen deteriorated on edges

Fail 15 May 2018 89,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen deteriorated on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,250 miles

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

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

Front lower trim adrift

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

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

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

Offside Front door strap components loose in door frame

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet release inside car collapsed

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front lower trim adrift

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

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

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

Offside Front door strap components loose in door frame

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet release inside car collapsed

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2016 80,872 miles

condensation in o/s headlight

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 4 May 2016 80,872 miles

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)

condensation in o/s headlight

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,708 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 63,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 45,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s anti-roll bar link rubber damaged

rear silencer corroded, but not leaking

Fail 2 May 2013 45,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

rear silencer corroded, but not leaking

Pass 11 May 2012 32,494 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 May 2012 32,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,823 miles

Both front tyres becoming bald on inner edges

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f fog lamp lens missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,580 miles

N/S AND O/S WIPER BLADES SPLITTING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,782 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,811 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,182 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 RWV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

NU03 RWV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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