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NV03 MXM

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,954 mi
Last recorded50,954 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,903 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,844 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box outer shell is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,552 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,547 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,287 miles

Both Rear Tyres have Cuts on Outer Wall

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,676 miles

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

front Wipers worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,478 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 29,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,809 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 14,867 miles

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,867 miles

o/s front drop link has slight wear

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 MXM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NV03 MXM, 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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What year was NV03 MXM registered?

NV03 MXM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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