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AJ52 NRU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

90,617 mi
Last recorded90,617 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,617 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT BULGE ON INNER PLUS OUTER WALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT BULGE ON INNER PLUS OUTER WALLS

Fail 16 Aug 2019 90,617 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT BULGE ON INNER PLUS OUTER WALLS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT BULGE ON INNER PLUS OUTER WALLS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,006 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 88,006 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,964 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

dipstick broken

Fail 8 Sep 2017 85,939 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

dipstick broken

rear braking effort poor readings

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation in light unit (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,178 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 81,178 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 78,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/s/f & O/s/r Tyres Cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,641 miles

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

high level stop not working

Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,641 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop not working

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,996 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 71,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,299 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,686 miles

osf tyre worn low on onside edge

osr tyre cracked

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2008 65,686 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf tyre worn low on onside edge

osr tyre cracked

rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2007 58,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,912 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 47,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NRU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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