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AJ52 MXL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,421 mi
Last recorded69,421 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 69,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both rear tyres have pershing cracks

Fail 11 Nov 2014 54,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

both rear tyres have pershing cracks

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,641 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,171 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,277 miles

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

Rear Tyres Slightly Out of Shape

Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 27,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,964 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 MXL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

AJ52 MXL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is AJ52 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 MXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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