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AJ52 MVX

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 103,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brakes slight binding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

injector leak

oil leak from gearbox

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2019 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brakes slight binding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

injector leak

oil leak from gearbox

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,374 miles

Offside wipers starting to smear (flat blade)

boot struts weak

damage to offside front door

engine covers & under trays fitted

possible injector seal/s leaking

wet test !!!

Fail 1 Nov 2018 102,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (same hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wipers starting to smear (flat blade)

boot struts weak

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

damage to offside front door

engine covers & under trays fitted

possible injector seal/s leaking

wet test !!!

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2 mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear wheel slightly restricted movement.

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 100,830 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2 mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear wheel slightly restricted movement.

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,444 miles

Offside Front damage to door

engine covers & under tray fitted

injector leaking at seal

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,613 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,825 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 88,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,607 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,901 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,211 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damaged

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 66,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wall slight damaged

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,086 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,572 miles

Brakes slightly binding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,110 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 MVX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVX, 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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What year was AJ52 MVX registered?

AJ52 MVX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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