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AU52 KOJ

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,809 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SHORT PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK IS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 85,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND DEEP CUT INSIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SHORT PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK IS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,472 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,896 miles

power steering working steering seems heavy

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,160 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 41,160 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have stonecuts

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,530 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 31,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wiperblades starting to leave residue on screen

noise coming from engine

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,855 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 KOJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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