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NU03 ZJJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 ZJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 128,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 128,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside not working. (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 110,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of sills, both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,554 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 103,554 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,247 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,597 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,605 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,484 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,433 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 ZJJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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