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AU52 RXK

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,925 mi
Last recorded114,925 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,973 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2016 107,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,967 miles

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

smell of exhaust gas under bonnet possibly fuel injector seals leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,964 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

smell of exhaust gas under bonnet possibly fuel injector seals leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,623 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

front bumper and nearside wing damaged

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,366 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,709 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,532 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,035 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,829 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll link

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,174 miles

both front discs corroed

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to sound rough

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 RXK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RXK, 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 RXK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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