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AJ52 HCC

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,419 mi
Last recorded78,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both Suspension struts corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

aux belt perished

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,150 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 71,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns/r o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,342 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bonnet stay clip broke

slight noise from rear wheels bearing

sump corroded oil leak

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,342 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped 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 spliting on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bonnet stay clip broke

slight noise from rear wheels bearing

sump corroded oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,009 miles

Oil leak

front inner brake pads worn

Fail 21 Jul 2014 59,441 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,441 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,284 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 57,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,577 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,506 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 45,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,311 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,817 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 35,817 miles

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)

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 HCC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HCC, 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 HCC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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