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AJ52 MXO

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,632 mi
Last recorded155,632 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,632 miles

Oil leak ()

very slight noise from both rear wheels when spun

Pass 14 Oct 2015 141,973 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 141,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

compression leaking past fuel injector

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

play in steering column

rear tyres low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 31 Oct 2014 125,496 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

compression leaking past fuel injector

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

play in steering column

rear tyres low on tread

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 19 Oct 2013 112,018 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,608 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,117 miles

Both indicator repeaters starting to discolour

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

n/s/f tyre badly perished

Fail 18 Dec 2008 47,250 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,810 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,870 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,731 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 MXO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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