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AO52 CPY

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,673 mi
Last recorded146,673 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 146,673 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 146,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 115,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 115,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,491 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 18,271 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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AO52 CPY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO52 CPY, 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 AO52 CPY registered?

AO52 CPY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AO52 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 CPY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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