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AU52 EYR

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 EYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 139,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 134,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes corroded nearside front inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills weak

offside front wheel arch trim not fully secure

Fail 18 Dec 2018 134,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes corroded nearside front inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower rear engine mount bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills weak

offside front wheel arch trim not fully secure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

light corrosion to inner sills both sides

nearside headlamp aim a little distorted

offside front door check strap faulty

sticker in windscreen but not considered to be in view of the road

Fail 18 Dec 2017 130,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

light corrosion to inner sills both sides

nearside headlamp aim a little distorted

offside front door check strap faulty

sticker in windscreen but not considered to be in view of the road

Pass 6 Jan 2017 124,815 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 124,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,391 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 118,381 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,270 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,545 miles

front subframe and nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

rear exhaust mount bracket fractured and system corroded

wash wipe control arm end controls insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2014 92,545 miles

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

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

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

bonnet release lever insecure

front subframe and nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

nearside rear brake caliper lever not to stop when released

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint - play

rear exhaust mount bracket fractured and system corroded

rear wiper split

wash wipe control arm end controls insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,617 miles

bonnet pull lever insecure

nearside and offside front indicators pale

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

wiper control stalk end radio button insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2013 80,617 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet pull lever insecure

nearside and offside front indicators pale

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

offside front headlight dip beam light output reduced

rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorated

wiper control stalk end radio button insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2011 69,883 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 69,882 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,132 miles

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

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

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,626 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,793 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,793 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,185 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 EYR is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EYR, 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 EYR is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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