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AU52 DYM

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,422 mi
Last recorded91,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,422 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 91,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,788 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 84,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,668 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 78,668 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,502 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,814 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges (tread not cut as deep)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,046 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,573 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 46,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,459 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,978 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 DYM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYM, 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 AU52 DYM registered?

AU52 DYM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 DYM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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