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NU03 VRZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,321 mi
Last recorded91,321 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 VRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,321 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,547 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

eml on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,913 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,913 miles

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

eml on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,759 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 56,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2011 49,279 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,279 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,409 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,957 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,840 miles

frt pads low

nsf wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,840 miles

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

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

frt pads low

nsf wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,241 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 VRZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

NU03 VRZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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