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NU03 WWA

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight low

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner end has slight play and is noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 126,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight low

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside inner end has slight play and is noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,316 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

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

both wipers

knock n/s steering

o/s outer sill and rear quadrant corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

condensation o/s headlamp

slight play and knock from steering

wipers

Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

condensation o/s headlamp

slight play and knock from steering

wipers

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

unable to fully check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,646 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) due to nearside inner steering rack joint badly worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

unable to fully check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,228 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,433 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 73,433 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 73,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,822 miles

front exhaust box,outter cover rusted badly.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,586 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,787 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,201 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,914 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 32,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WWA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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