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NV03 MXZ

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 MXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 137,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and shock absor corsion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear shocks crosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 133,657 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front shock absorbers crosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass the park break 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 133,657 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front shock absorbers crosion (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass the park break 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 128,467 miles

Exhaust clamp missing from flexi section

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

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 128,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items on mirror (8.3.1e)

Exhaust clamp missing from flexi section

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

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,766 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,155 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 106,922 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 99,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,123 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 63,075 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,075 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 57,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 48,410 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 48,265 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 40,066 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 MXZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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