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AV52 FJY

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,005 mi
Last recorded125,005 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 125,005 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,845 miles

CO level on fast idle test has only just met the limit. EML light is displayed on dash

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Seat belt webbing starting to fray. (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn Wear on ratchet around central position (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV boot has split. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No dip beam pattern due to oxidisation of lamp lens. lens has become opaque. (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear end near to joint with O/S/R flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

CO level on fast idle test has only just met the limit. EML light is displayed on dash

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Seat belt webbing starting to fray. (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn Wear on ratchet around central position (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 109,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Head lamp becoming opaque but still gives a reduced beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 109,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Head lamp becoming opaque but still gives a reduced beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and o/s rear tyres weraing low/smooth on inner and outer edges

both rear bumpstops missing

engine check light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,372 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and o/s rear tyres weraing low/smooth on inner and outer edges

both rear bumpstops missing

engine check light on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 92,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

engine check light on

front number plate damaged

rear footbrake performance poor

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,152 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear bumpstop rubbers missing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,916 miles

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

both rear bumpstops rubbers missing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bumpstops rubbers missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear bump stop rubber missing

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,889 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,583 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 50,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,317 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 42,317 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,953 miles

n/s rear tyre slight uneaven tread wear

Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre slight uneaven tread wear

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,473 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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AV52 FJY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FJY, 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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AV52 FJY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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