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AJ52 MWC

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 76,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded may require attention in future (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,178 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floor starting to rust in places

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,842 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 72,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 66,430 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 66,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r light sense slight damage

Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 Budget. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 Budget. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,352 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,230 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,812 miles

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,631 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 20,186 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 MWC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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