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NV03 ZXE

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,694 mi
Last recorded87,694 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,694 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,134 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 70,327 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,186 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,719 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,719 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,841 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,851 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 ZXE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

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

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