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AJ52 KKC

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

58,484 mi
Last recorded58,484 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 KKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,484 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight movement [3 bolt fixing] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 58,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective unable to see a beam pattern on both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight movement [3 bolt fixing] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 165/70r14 81t (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,497 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 165/70 r14 81t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also outer casing coming away [mid and rear all one part ] (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 53,497 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken [0.5] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 165/70 r14 81t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also outer casing coming away [mid and rear all one part ] (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,899 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 45,899 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,113 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 42,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,161 miles

REAR AND O/S/F TYRES VERY PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST SEVERELY DETERIORATED/CORRODED

Fail 19 Nov 2015 38,161 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

REAR AND O/S/F TYRES VERY PERISHED

REAR EXHAUST SEVERELY DETERIORATED/CORRODED

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 33,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,359 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,103 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,934 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 25,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dipstick broken / used donor to check level

Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,807 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dipstick broken / used donor to check level

front tyres very perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,860 miles

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

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

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 KKC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KKC, 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 KKC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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