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AP02 HZL

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 108,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 103,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,249 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,317 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,501 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 91,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,741 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,860 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

osr tyre tread has uneven wear

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,159 miles

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Fail 16 Jul 2010 73,159 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,020 miles

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

o/s lower ball joint gaitor split

Fail 31 Jul 2009 61,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

o/s lower ball joint gaitor split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,306 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all tyres have cuts to treads

osf brake hanging on very slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 33,909 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 HZL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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