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AJ52 FBB

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FBB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,199 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 95,199 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,866 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 80,430 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 79,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear ex box coroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,041 miles

rear ex box coroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 77,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,213 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 69,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,631 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 46,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,185 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 36,185 miles

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

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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AJ52 FBB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ52 FBB, 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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AJ52 FBB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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