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AJ02 MHE

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,731 mi
Last recorded112,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 MHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 107,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 107,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 108,330 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within limits at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps (both) deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 26 Jun 2015 99,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps (both) deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,100 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,866 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 63,680 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,869 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 37,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,382 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 29,191 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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 MHE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AJ02 MHE, 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 MHE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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