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AU52 XED

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,438 mi
Last recorded62,438 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XED
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,438 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,511 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 61,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 60,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 60,135 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,941 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 55,922 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,439 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 53,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,407 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 49,343 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 45,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2009 35,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,852 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 XED is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

AU52 XED is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AU52 XED safe to buy?

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