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NV03 UEX

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 UEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 148,995 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive number 1 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 148,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over tank to axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 137,813 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,686 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing inside

Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,585 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 127,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit check on retest (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 119,786 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 119,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 97,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,883 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,783 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,473 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 83,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,944 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 75,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 64,057 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,057 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,179 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 44,857 miles

offside front light condensated. front discs lipped. slight drag on offside rear brake.

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 UEX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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