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AU52 WUA

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,828 mi
Last recorded81,828 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 WUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,828 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,364 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2021 80,659 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,562 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,368 miles

Near side front fog lamp glass cracked

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,368 miles

Near side front fog lamp glass cracked

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,447 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside face of discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking 185/60/15

rear silencer bracket deteriorated but exhaust system adequately supported

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,445 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inside face of discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking 185/60/15

rear silencer bracket deteriorated but exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,463 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,130 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

screen scratched on inside

Fail 16 Mar 2016 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

screen scratched on inside

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,459 miles

Boot floor not checked as boot full

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,731 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 39,300 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 WUA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WUA, 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 WUA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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