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AJ02 TZL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,648 mi
Last recorded128,648 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 100,135 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,682 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,114 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 82,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,152 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,264 miles

Both wiper blades split.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,388 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 53,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,112 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,630 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 30,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,049 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 TZL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TZL, 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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What year was AJ02 TZL registered?

AJ02 TZL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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