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AO52 CZF

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,835 mi
Last recorded128,835 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 CZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 128,835 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 115,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,705 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working but unknown if connected

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

Nearside Rear outer sill weak structure

engine oil leaks

front brake pads appear low

minor movement in front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 11 Jun 2018 110,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear stop lamp not working but unknown if connected

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

Nearside Rear outer sill weak structure

engine oil leaks

front brake pads appear low

minor movement in front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2017 102,142 miles

Both rear tires low and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,772 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,157 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,148 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

offside front wing becoming corroded

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,617 miles

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

n/side front driving light glass broken

Fail 4 Sep 2009 49,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/side front driving light glass broken

Pass 13 Sep 2008 43,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Sep 2008 16,534 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2007 38,224 miles

n s r tyre craking = geting worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cut in n s f tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,836 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 32,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CZF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

AO52 CZF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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