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NV03 ZWS

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,662 mi
Last recorded54,662 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 ZWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 54,662 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both coil springs slight corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bushes slight worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both sides outer sill panels slight corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s/r tyres slight cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,223 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,509 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front top mounts slightly noisy on lock to lock.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 53,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front top mounts slightly noisy on lock to lock.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,437 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of condensation/water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OSR tyre is dated 2003

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 49,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight full of condensation/water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,385 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top suspension mount noisey operation

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 46,385 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top suspension mount noisey operation

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 44,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,200 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 37,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 34,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2014 31,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 27,267 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 22,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 22,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 19,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 19,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,943 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,555 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 13,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,829 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 8,937 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 ZWS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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