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NV03 VKC

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,199 mi
Last recorded50,199 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 VKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 50,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2022 50,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and full exhaust very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 43,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,562 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front door and wing are coloured red

offside front wing,tailgate, and rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 21,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,381 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 11,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 9,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 9,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 7,526 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 VKC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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