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AO52 VSZ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,551 mi
Last recorded110,551 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2019 110,551 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 105,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,490 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,843 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills weak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,833 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills weak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 98,253 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,458 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 95,270 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

End section missing from n/s/f spring.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,270 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

End section missing from n/s/f spring.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,888 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 78,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,131 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 71,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,448 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

windscreen repaired in zone A

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,618 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 40,618 miles

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

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

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 VSZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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