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AP02 FBX

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,846 mi
Last recorded134,846 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 FBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 134,846 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)

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

both rear sills feel soft under paint sealant

Fail 15 Aug 2015 134,837 miles

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

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)

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

both rear sills feel soft under paint sealant

Pass 24 Jul 2014 130,073 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 129,994 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 126,154 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 122,508 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 122,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 117,665 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 117,665 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,178 miles

brakes grab slightly

offside front brake binding slightly and brakes slightly out of balance

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight wear in front anti roll bar link ball joints

slight wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight wear in top steering column bush

Fail 23 Jun 2010 110,178 miles

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

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

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

brakes grab slightly

offside front brake binding slightly and brakes slightly out of balance

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight wear in front anti roll bar link ball joints

slight wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,523 miles

brakes grab slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,869 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 19 Jun 2008 89,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,452 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,621 miles

offside front fog light lens broken

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2006 64,621 miles

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

offside front fog light lens broken

offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

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 FBX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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