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AU52 WBJ

2002 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,589 mi
Last recorded105,589 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 WBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,589 miles

front pads and discs close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,869 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 5 Sep 2013 70,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,048 miles

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,996 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear silencer corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,873 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,233 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 18,897 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 WBJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

AU52 WBJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AU52 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 WBJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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