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AJ52 UKG

2002 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,551 mi
Last recorded102,551 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 UKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,549 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 100,157 miles

slight binding nearside front brake

slight binding offside front brake

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,157 miles

Slight bind O/S/F brake.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

Hand brake travel.

N/S/F lower wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate.

O/S hand brake cable corroded.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

O/S/F lower wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate.

Slight bind N/S/F brake.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Water in N/S headlamp unit.

diesel injectors damp with oil.

interior bonnet release handle in poor condition.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 96,157 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

Hand brake travel.

N/S/F lower wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S hand brake cable corroded.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

O/S/F lower wishbone front bush starting to deteriorate.

Slight bind N/S/F brake.

Slight bind O/S/F brake.

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner ball joint.

Water in N/S headlamp unit.

diesel injectors damp with oil.

interior bonnet release handle in poor condition.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,897 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure.

Bonnet stay clip broken.

Heater fan faulty.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded.

Suspect slight injector blow.

Water in N/S headlamp unit.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,730 miles

Blow from number 3 injector.

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,730 miles

Blow from number 3 injector.

Exhaust back box deteriorated.

O/S hand brake lever not fully returning.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,435 miles

bonnet release handle brocken.

child seat fitted.

coolant leak.

damage to n/s/r sill.

hand brake travel.

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

wipers not clearing screen

Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,939 miles

N/s/f door check strap loose.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,939 miles

N/s/f door check strap loose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 60,639 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2007 60,639 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,023 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 UKG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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