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NV03 ZWJ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ZWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 96,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,368 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 89,344 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 89,291 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,235 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Knocking noise on steering .

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated .

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,496 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,768 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 54,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,731 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Aug 2010 48,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light innoperative

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,457 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 34,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,775 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 ZWJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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