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AV52 AHA

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,420 mi
Last recorded110,420 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,748 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 101,748 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 94,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust has minor leak

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,320 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust has minor leak

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,411 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 84,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,954 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Screw in Nearside Rear Tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2009 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Screw in Nearside Rear Tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,178 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres cracked

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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AV52 AHA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV52 AHA, 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 AV52 AHA registered?

AV52 AHA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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