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AO02 FYF

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 70,718 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil level low

Fanbelt perished

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in lower wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2017 70,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet stay missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil level low

Fanbelt perished

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes in lower wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 68,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre perished /185/60/15 h

Fail 10 May 2016 68,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f tyre perished /185/60/15 h

Pass 14 May 2015 66,409 miles

o/s/f tyre perished 185/60/r15 84h michelin

Fail 14 May 2015 66,409 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre perished 185/60/r15 84h michelin

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,669 miles

185/60/15 h

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet stay missing

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres perished / nail in n/s/f tyre

both rear bump stops missing

center exhaust section corroded

n/s/r tyre at 2mm / perished

Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

185/60/15 h

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet stay missing

both front brake discs pitted

both front tyres perished / nail in n/s/f tyre

both rear bump stops missing

center exhaust section corroded

n/s/r tyre at 2mm / perished

rear exhaust box badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 May 2013 61,214 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside 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)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 61,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Dipped beam tell tale lamp not working

Nearside 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)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,854 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,854 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 54,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,973 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,264 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 30,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AO02 FYF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO02 FYF, 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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AO02 FYF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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