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AJ52 MXF

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,721 mi
Last recorded124,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2015 124,721 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,721 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,421 miles

exhaust centre box starting to detiorate

from limited view front brake pads wearing low

wiring under dash could be more secure (but safe at moment)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 119,421 miles

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

exhaust centre box starting to detiorate

from limited view front brake pads wearing low

wiring under dash could be more secure (but safe at moment)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,940 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 109,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,962 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,851 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 90,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,720 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 81,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,786 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre 2mm

Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side rear tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,172 miles

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT STICKY

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES CRACKED

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,172 miles

CENTER REAR SEAT BELT STICKY

N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHES CRACKED

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,013 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 41,086 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 MXF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

AJ52 MXF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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