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NV03 APF

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,888 mi
Last recorded92,888 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 APF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,412 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,282 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 73,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,396 miles

ecu lit at time of test

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,604 miles

nail in r/o/s tyre

r/o/s brakes need attention

Fail 7 Mar 2013 65,600 miles

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

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

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

nail in r/o/s tyre

r/o/s brakes need attention

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust middle & back slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,092 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 56,988 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,916 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,327 miles

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

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 APF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NV03 APF, 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 APF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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