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AO02 XVH

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,077 mi
Last recorded118,077 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

High level brake light out

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play on inner track rod

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,540 miles

Nearside Front cuts to side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 111,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front cuts to side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,491 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front head lamp lens poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 92,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 87,431 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,226 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,226 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,885 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn and pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,108 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,118 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 25,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper 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 XVH 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 84.2%.

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 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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

AO02 XVH is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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