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AJ52 FBY

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,335 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 91,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,738 miles

battery insecure,battery tray broken and covers missing

bonnet stay clip and pivot clip broken

corrosion on exhaust

corrosive band on front discs

exhaust manifold back cover loose

injector seals starting to get noisy

oil leak at rear of engine

service indicator on

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

wing liners ect damaged under vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2009 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery insecure,battery tray broken and covers missing

bonnet stay clip and pivot clip broken

corrosion on exhaust

corrosive band on front discs

exhaust manifold back cover loose

handbrake could be better especially n/s/r

injector seals starting to get noisy

oil leak at rear of engine

service indicator on

slight condensation in n/s/f headlight

wing liners ect damaged under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 83,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,531 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 79,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

unable to see front brake pads properly but suspect pads are very thin

Pass 31 Oct 2006 73,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance considered to be getting high 21%

nearside rear wheel cylinder knowing to be showing dampness

offside rear wheel cylinder knowing to be showing dampness

rear brake imbalance copnsidered high for type of vehicle 40%

Fail 30 Oct 2006 73,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake imbalance considered to be getting high

hand brake free adjustment suspect lever on shoes sticking on

Pass 31 Oct 2005 63,086 miles

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

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 FBY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FBY, 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 FBY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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