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AJ52 FDP

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,777 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhausts outer skin loose.

front brake discs corroded.

o/s and n/s rear outer sills.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Oct 2014 98,706 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Noise From Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,675 miles

slight play in offside front steering

Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,726 miles

drop links slight play

knocking noise whilst driving in test bay

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 45,485 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 27,619 miles

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

slight freeplay at steering wheel

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 FDP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FDP, 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 FDP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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