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NU03 ZGJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,878 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Sump corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,878 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Sump corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,841 miles

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

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

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

bonnet pull

bonnet stay missing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 80,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet pull

bonnet stay missing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,224 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,042 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,140 miles

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

high level stop light not working.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 63,138 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

high level stop light not working.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,852 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven

bonnet release insecure

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,807 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

bonnet release insecure

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2011 44,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,669 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

handbrake operation knotchy on brake test

Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades worn.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2006 11,792 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 ZGJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

NU03 ZGJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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