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AP02 EOK

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 EOK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Front headlight going opaque

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion an heavily welded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 95,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Front headlight going opaque

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion an heavily welded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil dip stick broken

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 92,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil dip stick broken

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 91,426 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,265 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,477 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,474 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are pitted

o/s and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread and just on legal limit at 1.6mm

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,836 miles

Front brake discs are pitted

Front brake pads are over half worn

offside and nearside rear tyres are starting to crack in the tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,811 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear tyre cracking outter sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,075 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 63,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 60,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,336 miles

first skin of rear exhaust section rusty and tailpipe

offside rear bump stop missing

some noise from engine

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,318 miles

rear section of exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,380 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,077 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 39,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,751 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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AP02 EOK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AP02 EOK, 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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AP02 EOK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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