MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shocker (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shocker (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front baffle blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear hangers snapped, held up with wire. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong, and lens misted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong , and lens misted (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front baffle blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear hangers snapped, held up with wire. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust silencer damaged and slight leak
rear exhaust mount broken, exhaust system still fully supported
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust; rear silencer deteriorating, rear hanger broken but still adequately supported
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust; rear silencer deteriorating, rear hanger broken but still adequately supported
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
all tyres perished & cracked
exhaust rear silencer coroded (not blowing)
rear exhaust box coroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all 3 wipers starting to split on edges
fromt brake discs corroded on inner edges
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 VCM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VCM, 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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AO52 VCM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2002.
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