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AU52 RVW

2002 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,155 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 108,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 79,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,438 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 55,438 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 RVW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVW, 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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How do I check the history of AU52 RVW?

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What year was AU52 RVW registered?

AU52 RVW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AU52 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 RVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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