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AU52 EZN

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,161 mi
Last recorded115,161 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 EZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,161 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 115,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,582 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 94,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 59,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,550 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,858 miles

screen cracked not in view

Fail 4 Apr 2012 53,853 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

screen cracked not in view

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alternater belt cracking

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,769 miles

advised air con pump un pluged

advised engine lamp is on

Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,769 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advised air con pump un pluged

advised engine lamp is on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre perishing in tread and side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,357 miles

advised chip in screen

advised rear box braket corroded

advised rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,357 miles

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

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

advised chip in screen

advised rear box braket corroded

advised rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,232 miles

advised rear tyres cracking perished

advised slight play os ns drop link

Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,291 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 EZN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

AU52 EZN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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