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AO02 XVU

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,293 mi
Last recorded96,293 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 96,293 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 83,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,948 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES , various small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 70,779 miles

Exhaust mounting defective broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

central exhaust silencer damaged.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides at front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 65,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides at front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,198 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 49,877 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 49,863 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp / strap (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,999 miles

All tyres perished

Centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyres perished

Centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,802 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,909 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,101 miles

front number plate delaminating

Fail 11 May 2011 22,101 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate fading

reartyre sidewalls delaminating

Pass 9 May 2008 8,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,674 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 7,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 5,707 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 XVU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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