CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU52 VZW

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2022 94,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nsf osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front side reppter cover missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

top brake light out

Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,444 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release lever insecure

osf wiper blade worn

Fail 14 Dec 2021 71,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front both doors door stoppers not functioning

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet release lever insecure

osf wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,090 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,084 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,649 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 58,646 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,392 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,392 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,969 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,233 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,773 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU52 VZW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU52 VZW?

You can check the full history of AU52 VZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU52 VZW registered?

AU52 VZW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AU52 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VZW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU52 VZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU52 VZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.