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AR02 HLU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 79,907 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 75,556 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 75,555 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front both windscreen wipers split but still clearing well

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

Pass 5 May 2015 70,800 miles

Engine covers insecure

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake disc very rusty

Offside front tyre aged

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 70,799 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine covers insecure

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside front brake disc very rusty

Offside front tyre aged

Offside rear brake binding

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 66,090 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2014 66,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2013 60,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 7 May 2013 60,087 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brakepipes greased

Fail 14 May 2012 54,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brakepipes greased

Pass 20 May 2011 47,308 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,571 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,385 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2010 35,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,048 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,243 miles

advised rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2008 18,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advised rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,955 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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AR02 HLU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AR02 HLU, 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 AR02 HLU registered?

AR02 HLU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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