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AK52 NMJ

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,656 mi
Last recorded108,656 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,656 miles

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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,814 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 101,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,553 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 80,877 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 80,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2015 80,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,278 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil cap missing

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil cap missing

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 16,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,178 miles

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

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

wipers small splits at ends

Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,364 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,922 miles

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

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

gear box oil leak

offside front fog broken and not working

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,622 miles

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,622 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 46,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,580 miles

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

hand brake travel high

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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AK52 NMJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK52 NMJ, 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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AK52 NMJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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