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AU52 RVL

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,732 mi
Last recorded149,732 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,732 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 149,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,490 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 146,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 144,230 miles

Front fog lights damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 144,145 miles

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

Front fog lights damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 141,422 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,338 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,338 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working bulb1004 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 133,088 miles

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)

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,028 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 127,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 121,543 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front fog light damaged

rear wiper missing

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 110,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 110,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,040 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,040 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt split

Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,682 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,900 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 87,900 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 68,735 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

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 RVL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

AU52 RVL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is AU52 RVL safe to buy?

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