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AO02 VVX

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,315 mi
Last recorded150,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 150,315 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 150,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 145,191 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 145,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,621 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 121,621 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,147 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,935 miles

chuffing noise from engine

smell of combustion fumes under bonnet

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,411 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,391 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,804 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 VVX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VVX, 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 AO02 VVX registered?

AO02 VVX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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