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NV03 ASU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,356 mi
Last recorded83,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ASU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2017 83,356 miles

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear suspension stops missing

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

eng/oil dipstick broken

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 2 Jan 2017 83,356 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear suspension stops missing

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

eng/oil dipstick broken

eng/overheating

nearside rear tyre worn on inside

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,520 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 75,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 65,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,755 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 52,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,744 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 47,744 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,743 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,379 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,394 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 ASU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red 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 NV03 ASU, 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 ASU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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