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AO02 VVS

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,431 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front BRAKE SIGNS OF BINDING

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 73,103 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/f wheel binding

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,982 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 66,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,421 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bothside tyres has crack on the outer edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,601 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bothside tyres has crack on the outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2011 56,925 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 56,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 51,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished (manufactered july 02 )

Pass 26 May 2010 51,252 miles

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

both rear tyres perished (manufactered july 02 )

Fail 28 May 2009 45,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,822 miles

both front tyres show signs of perishing (age)

Pass 3 May 2007 33,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,662 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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AO02 VVS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO02 VVS, 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 VVS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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