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AO52 VRJ

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,823 mi
Last recorded84,823 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,823 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 84,823 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,648 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 83,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,435 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 83,429 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,278 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 79,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,034 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,586 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 64,586 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,045 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,231 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,518 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,147 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 VRJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

AO52 VRJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AO52 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 VRJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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