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NU03 VPY

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,421 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all rear brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

n/s/f inner track arm has slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2016 123,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner track arm has slight play

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all rear brake pipes coated in grease

steering tight one way

Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,942 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 118,820 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 113,077 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,710 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch poor

front brakes in poor condition

radiator leaking

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 12 Feb 2013 106,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch poor

front brakes in poor condition

radiator leaking

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,552 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal high

engine oil leak

nearside front door check strap broken

offside front door check strap broken

rear wiper blade u/s

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine slight oil leak

offside front headlight mask damaged

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2012 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine slight oil leak

offside front headlight mask damaged

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2012 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front door check straps broken

clutch pedal high

engine oil leak

rear wiper blade u/s

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,601 miles

clutch worn and slipping

front brake discs pitted

nearside front door check strap broken

offside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

service light on dash

Fail 14 Feb 2011 96,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch worn and slipping

front brake discs pitted

nearside front door check strap broken

offside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

service light on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,584 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE CORRODED AND HAS SMALL HOLE

N/S FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED IN FIXING CLIP

N/S HEADLAMP HAS WATER IN

N/S/F TYRE TREAD JUST LEGAL 1.6mm / O/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW 2-3mm

RADIATOR LEAKING/COOLING FAN NOT WORKING

Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 88,311 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,100 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 VPY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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