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AM52 MGX

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,608 mi
Last recorded161,608 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 MGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 161,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 161,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 158,125 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 153,238 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 148,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 144,165 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 139,394 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2015 139,394 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 134,669 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 134,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AM52 MGX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM52 MGX, 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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What year was AM52 MGX registered?

AM52 MGX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM52 MGX safe to buy?

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