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AJ52 WBG

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,533 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension and sills rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2024 116,533 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension and sills rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,106 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 116,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheels binding

exhaust rusty

sills rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,395 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheels binding

exhaust rusty

sills rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,234 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 103,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel inner rim distorted, tyre bulging.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder / centre tread worn to limit, in place marginal pass.

Offside Rear offside rear tyre shoulder worn thin, should replace.

bothsider rear parking brake poor efficiency.

engine seeping oil, cambelt side.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,145 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and play. (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up and play. (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel inner rim distorted, tyre bulging.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder / centre tread worn to limit, in place marginal pass.

Offside Rear offside rear tyre shoulder worn thin, should replace.

bothsider rear parking brake poor efficiency.

engine seeping oil, cambelt side.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,468 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,498 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 76,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,130 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 68,130 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 60,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,283 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 33,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,653 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2007 22,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,907 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 WBG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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