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NV03 UFA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,366 mi
Last recorded88,366 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2019 88,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,316 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 bud (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,487 miles

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

exhaust emission limits only just met

Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,416 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre slighly out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,416 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre slighly out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 13 Jun 2013 65,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,567 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 56,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,935 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,840 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 UFA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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