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AO52 LAO

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,827 mi
Last recorded81,827 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 76,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,080 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,067 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR bump pad missing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR bump pad missing

Fail 16 Jan 2014 59,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR bump pad missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,187 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 57,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,408 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link dudy cover split

tested wet

Pass 5 May 2010 45,267 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 45,261 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 39,191 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2006 23,811 miles

Heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Offside front & rear brakes sticking on

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 LAO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

AO52 LAO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AO52 LAO safe to buy?

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