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NV03 VLH

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,268 mi
Last recorded72,268 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 VLH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody and sils corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,126 miles

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,527 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 71,527 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,933 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded. slight oil leak . arm bush worn . tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,426 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,903 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2016 57,343 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,953 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,626 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 5,247 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 VLH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 VLH, 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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What year was NV03 VLH registered?

NV03 VLH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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The MOT history for NV03 VLH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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