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AP02 ESO

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,298 mi
Last recorded157,298 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 ESO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 157,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 148,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 139,605 miles

Possible leak from an injector seal

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,659 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight blow from one injector seal

Fail 5 Oct 2012 107,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight blow from one injector seal

Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,165 miles

Wipers Smearing

Front brake discs corroded inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,326 miles

front brake discs for condition

suspension shows sighns of wear

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,414 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,194 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,125 miles

chip in screen within limits

o/s/f side repeater loosing colour

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2008 67,125 miles

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

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

chip in screen within limits

o/s/f side repeater loosing colour

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,423 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight noise n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,327 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight noise n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,763 miles

drivers wiper blade splitting

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Fail 10 Oct 2006 42,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers wiper blade splitting

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

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 ESO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP02 ESO, 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 ESO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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