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AJ52 WBT

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

192,896 mi
Last recorded192,896 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 192,896 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

Slight play in steering arms

Fail 15 Dec 2015 192,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 179,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 179,392 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 164,387 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 164,347 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 153,318 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 153,318 miles

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

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

both cables sticky

Pass 24 Nov 2011 148,924 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 148,924 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 146,003 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 145,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 142,933 miles

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

injector leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2009 142,811 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 116,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside & nearside rear bump stops missing

offside wiper blade split at end

Fail 18 Nov 2008 116,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside & nearside rear bump stops missing

offside wiper blade split at end

Pass 7 Dec 2007 91,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 64,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 64,289 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake close to max travel

offside blade slightly split

Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,955 miles

Bonnet release broken

Both rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 12 Dec 2005 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Bonnet release handle broken

n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

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 WBT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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