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AJ52 FCE

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,812 mi
Last recorded131,812 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 131,812 miles

both headlamp lens deteriorated

crack in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,675 miles

both front headlamp lenses are starting to go opaque

both front tyres at 2.5 mil of tread

crack in the bottom of the windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,813 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,395 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 63,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front disc excessivley pitted inside

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,089 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,290 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 22 Oct 2008 46,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 22 Oct 2007 38,613 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,662 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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AJ52 FCE 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 AJ52 FCE, 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 FCE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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