CarVerify

Free Car Check

NV03 UDP

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,395 mi
Last recorded82,395 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 UDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,395 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,395 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine oil dipstick broken

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,700 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside rear park brake has slightly reduced effort

Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,700 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear park brake has slightly reduced effort

Pass 3 May 2013 67,113 miles

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

rear exhaust strap corroded and fractured, exhaust secure at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2013 67,023 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded and fractured, exhaust secure at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 59,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,769 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,762 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise rear number plate slightly obscured

advise water leak poss radiator

Fail 15 Apr 2010 45,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise water leak poss radiator

advise rear number plate slightly obscured

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,986 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 23,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NV03 UDP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV03 UDP?

You can check the full history of NV03 UDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NV03 UDP registered?

NV03 UDP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is NV03 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV03 UDP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV03 UDP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NV03 UDP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.