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NV03 UMF

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,681 mi
Last recorded164,681 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 UMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 164,681 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf and nsf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 162,152 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 160,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 159,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 157,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 152,414 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R Sill Corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 149,041 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 142,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 139,517 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 139,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2015 125,885 miles

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

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

handbrake travel nearing limit

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

nearside wiper deteriorated

offside head light aim redused

offside head light output reduced

Fail 29 May 2015 125,884 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

handbrake travel nearing limit

nearside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 109,673 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside headlight deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2014 109,669 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside headlight deteriorated

staining on nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 30 May 2013 94,590 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 94,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 80,231 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wipers splitting

Fail 23 May 2012 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wipers splitting

Pass 28 May 2011 75,625 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2011 75,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 70,804 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 70,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 60,100 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,787 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 43,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,917 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 UMF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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