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AV02 EUP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,926 mi
Last recorded90,926 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 EUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,162 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 87,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 85,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise clutch at top

Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,947 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 81,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,920 miles

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated/corroded

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated/corroded

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,370 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,370 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,238 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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AV02 EUP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV02 EUP, 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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AV02 EUP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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