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AU52 DYF

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,053 mi
Last recorded133,053 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,053 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,665 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 125,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 113,666 miles

Front brake pad's look low,

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly rough (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 113,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pad's look low,

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slightly rough (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,251 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 7 May 2014 101,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet stay missing

both rear outer sills corroded & weak

some roughness in nearside front strut top mount bearing

Fail 7 May 2014 101,594 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet stay missing

both rear outer sills corroded & weak

injector flash washers leaking

smoke emissions on limit

some roughness in nearside front strut top mount bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 94,488 miles

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

injector seals blowing

sum wear in brake pedal linkage

sum wear to front discs

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet stay missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not working

nearside front strut top bearing rough

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet stay missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

high level brake light not working

nearside front strut top bearing rough

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2011 79,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

some roughness in nearside front strut top bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 79,518 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust back box strap snapped

some roughness in nearside front strut top bearing

Pass 5 May 2010 73,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,602 miles

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 Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,544 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,544 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,487 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,314 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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AU52 DYF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AU52 DYF, 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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AU52 DYF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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