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AU52 RSZ

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 73,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,557 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,561 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,035 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres at2.5mmn/s front at2.5 mm

Fail 8 Dec 2014 15,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres at2.5mmn/s front at2.5 mm

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,021 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,143 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,380 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,670 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,593 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 19,332 miles

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

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 RSZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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