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AK52 VVF

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,368 mi
Last recorded126,368 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight noise (poss wheel brg

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cannot see front pads for inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,501 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 114,309 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OuterSill (2.4.A.3)

Brakes Noisy

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,225 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,045 miles

OSR Tyre Small Flat Spot

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,045 miles

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

OSR Tyre Small Flat Spot

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,719 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 78,719 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,161 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,779 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,159 miles

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

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

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

slight bind from n/s/f and n/s/r brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,304 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,304 miles

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

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Fail 28 Feb 2006 19,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 17,644 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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AK52 VVF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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