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NV03 XZU

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,270 mi
Last recorded52,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 XZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 52,270 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight parking brake travel

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 45,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rotten front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 39,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 28,877 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 28,874 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165-70-14t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-70-14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 26,247 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres tread cracking 165x70x14 x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perished 165x70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 26,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perished 165x70x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 25,534 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded on seams

Pass 15 May 2018 24,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 23,539 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2017 23,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is badly perished ,year 2003,165x70x14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is badly perished ,year 2003,165x70x14

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2016 22,312 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 22,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 21,132 miles

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

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

offside front tyre deep cut close to cordes

Pass 19 May 2014 19,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cut in tread

offside rear tyre cut in tread

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 19 May 2014 19,487 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cut in tread

offside rear tyre cut in tread

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 May 2013 17,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 16,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,831 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 12,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 8,535 miles

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

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

large imblance in front brakes

Pass 24 May 2006 18,200 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 XZU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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