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NV03 YAH

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,663 mi
Last recorded90,663 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 90,663 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 90,631 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust box corroded & leak

o/s front & rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front anti-roll bar link cover deteriorated

o/s n/s front tyres worn inside edge

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 82,244 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,242 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,486 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,486 miles

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,843 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 65,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,197 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,197 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 52,383 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,462 miles

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar link boot split

Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,959 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 35,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 26,443 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,443 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 YAH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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