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AU52 RVK

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,701 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 128,667 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 116,863 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 116,686 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 114,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 110,404 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 107,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,295 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres becoming worn

rear exhaust section becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,275 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 62,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,473 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2007 49,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 35,978 miles

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

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 RVK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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