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AE52 JJU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,072 mi
Last recorded109,072 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,072 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,221 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,683 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,215 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 67,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on dash

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,851 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

eml light on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engne mag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,087 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,861 miles

light bulging in offside rear tyre tread

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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AE52 JJU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 68,158 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 AE52 JJU, 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 24 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 JJU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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