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AU52 XBG

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,173 mi
Last recorded63,173 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,173 miles

O/S/F headlamp has water in

Rear shock absorbers corroded at mounting points

Fail 15 Nov 2013 63,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear shock absorbers corroded at mounting points

front headlights filled with water

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,900 miles

water in headlamps

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty and worn

front hubs rusty and underside

Fail 17 Nov 2012 58,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty and worn

front hubs rusty and underside

water in headlamps

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,016 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,356 miles

rear tyres side wall cracking

Fail 15 Nov 2010 499,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,583 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 43,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,718 miles

advised rear box outher skin corroded

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 XBG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBG, 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 XBG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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