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AK52 VVT

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,333 mi
Last recorded143,333 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,333 miles

Both front side lights dim

Both rear light clusters damaged

Brake fluid dirty

Nearside Front Upper Strut top rough/dry

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and close to the limit ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play / knocking detected in steering

slight binding from nsf brake

Fail 24 Aug 2018 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

slight binding from nsf brake

Slight play / knocking detected in steering

Both front side lights dim

Both rear light clusters damaged

Brake fluid dirty

Nearside Front Upper Strut top rough/dry

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and close to the limit ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 140,511 miles

Offside Front tyre just legal on inner edge

corrosion on rear of n/s main brake pipe

Fail 8 Aug 2017 140,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre just legal on inner edge

corrosion on rear of n/s main brake pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,560 miles

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion rear part of n/s main brake pipe

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre 2mm and perishing

rear brake balance n/s slow

repairs to both outer sills

Fail 24 Aug 2016 136,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion rear part of n/s main brake pipe

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre 2mm and perishing

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 17 Aug 2015 132,381 miles

condition of all front wishbone bushs

corrosion both rear brake hose ferrals

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,870 miles

n/s/f upper support bearing assembly siezing

n/s/r light lens damage

rear no.plate deteriation

Fail 14 Aug 2014 129,755 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f upper support bearing assembly siezing

n/s/r light lens damage

rear no.plate deteriation

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,754 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 125,013 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 125,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,231 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 122,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 108,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 108,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,040 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 77,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,852 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,704 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 VVT 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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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