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NV03 UDW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,436 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides worn inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,493 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting hanger corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge of swept area small chip not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 64,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting hanger corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view edge of swept area small chip not to excess (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 55,419 miles

Central exhaust coroded

Rear exhaust corroded with bracket

Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,419 miles

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

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)

Central exhaust coroded

Rear exhaust corroded with bracket

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,130 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 9,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 7,862 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 6,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 5,632 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 4,534 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 3,201 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 UDW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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