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AJ02 FCF

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,203 mi
Last recorded108,203 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 FCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,203 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 108,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 95,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 93,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2015 89,258 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,567 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,856 miles

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

advise slight play noted in steering rack/system.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,283 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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AJ02 FCF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ02 FCF, 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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AJ02 FCF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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