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AU52 EYY

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,390 mi
Last recorded61,390 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 61,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 59,691 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 50,846 miles

Exhaust system is badly corroded in places but not blowing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 47,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 42,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,647 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,884 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,757 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 31,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 29,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 28,044 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 27,177 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 26,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 26,149 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 24,815 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 14 May 2012 23,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 22,338 miles

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

all tyres perished

f/b/discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 21,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,838 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,144 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 17,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,896 miles

nail in tyre

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 EYY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EYY, 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 EYY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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