MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Rear handbrake requires adjustment
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both rear outer sills seam welded
brakes have slight imbalance may need adjustment in the future
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi-steel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces.
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Faces.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK52 VWT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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