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AO52 VCM

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 118,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 118,218 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 114,060 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,262 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 111,262 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 105,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,491 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 99,491 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,853 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,951 miles

Exhaust; rear silencer deteriorating, rear hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 4 Dec 2017 88,951 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 71,548 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 71,548 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 54,106 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 53,821 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,111 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,056 miles

all tyres perished & cracked

exhaust rear silencer coroded (not blowing)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,819 miles

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 27,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 24,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,554 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,284 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 18,284 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,142 miles

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.

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 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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