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AU52 VZO

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section along floor pan around clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,247 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,961 miles

radiator has a water leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

radiator has a water leak

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,184 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both repeaters and both front (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,648 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,648 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,623 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,627 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,234 miles

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 VZO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

AU52 VZO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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