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AP52 EEA

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,575 mi
Last recorded106,575 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 106,575 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

engine mounts worn

movement in engine

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,514 miles

1. Slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall. 2. o/s front indicator turning white. 3. n/s door mirror missing. 4. Exhaust rear box corroded. 5. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

10. Nail in n/s rear tyre. 11. o/s front door handle incomplete.

6. Slight binding on o/s front brake. 7. n/s front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edge. 8. Slight binding on rear brakes. 9. n/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 100,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1. Slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall. 2. o/s front indicator turning white. 3. n/s door mirror missing. 4. Exhaust rear box corroded. 5. o/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

10. Nail in n/s rear tyre. 11. o/s front door handle incomplete.

6. Slight binding on o/s front brake. 7. n/s front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edge. 8. Slight binding on rear brakes. 9. n/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,380 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 92,378 miles

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

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)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 81,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,747 miles

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

osr brake hanging on

Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,733 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,337 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 39,853 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 30,711 miles

wiper blades split rear brakes binding

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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AP52 EEA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP52 EEA, 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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What year was AP52 EEA registered?

AP52 EEA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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