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NV03 ANX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,838 mi
Last recorded148,838 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ANX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 148,838 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 148,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 144,202 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 144,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 134,548 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 13,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,130 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 122,108 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 110,645 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limits, not able to adjust.

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 109,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 109,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,234 miles

both front undercovers insecure

front screen chipped

Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,234 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front undercovers insecure

front screen chipped

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,434 miles

n/s/r tyer wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 80,432 miles

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

n/s/r tyer wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,308 miles

Bonnet release catch damaged

Bonnet stay missing

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

Nearside front coil spring lower safety cup catching spring

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 57,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,714 miles

ADVICE nsf wiper spliting at end

CHUFFING NOISE ON ENGINE

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT MISTED UP INSIDE

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED

Fail 27 Mar 2008 46,714 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHUFFING NOISE ON ENGINE

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT MISTED UP INSIDE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,724 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 ANX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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