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AU52 EYX

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 EYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,856 miles

coil springs rusty

front discs poor worn

head light pattens poor

Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,699 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 110,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,560 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 104,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Slight oil stain from nearside driveshaft/gearbox seal

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,211 miles

nearside rear brake slightly weak (foot and hand)

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,211 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear brake slightly weak (foot and hand)

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,691 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,690 miles

Nearside 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)

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 2 Dec 2008 74,370 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 74,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 26,520 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 EYX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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