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AJ52 NPO

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,058 mi
Last recorded75,058 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 75,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 75,048 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2018 75,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,992 miles

(advice) front windscreen washers pressure slightly weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (forward facing) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 74,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and offside (1.7.5a)

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

(advice) front windscreen washers pressure slightly weak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (forward facing) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,617 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,617 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,253 miles

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

electrical fault to car alarm / horn system

offside front suspension coil spring has a differnce in shape

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,610 miles

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

offside front suspension coil spring has a difference in shape

Fail 13 Nov 2013 70,610 miles

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

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

offside front suspension coil spring has a difference in shape

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,969 miles

offside front suspension coil spring has a difference in shape

Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,896 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front suspension coil spring has a difference in shape

Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,910 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 67,910 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,553 miles

brake fluid down nearside engine bay/transmission

no clutch pedal free play

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid down nearside engine bay/transmission

no clutch pedal free play

Fail 16 Nov 2009 54,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,275 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,406 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,978 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)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2005 11,927 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 NPO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NPO, 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 NPO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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