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NV03 AKK

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 AKK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 96,764 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 88,521 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 88,499 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1. o/s headlamp misting up.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,312 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f shocker bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,390 miles

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2010 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light not working

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,976 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,976 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,369 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,382 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 23,382 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,984 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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NV03 AKK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NV03 AKK, 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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NV03 AKK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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