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AV52 FKB

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,159 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box support broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 91,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box support broken but still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,622 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight condensation in lamp

Offside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 88,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 84,105 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 84,105 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Dip Beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2016 74,541 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 74,503 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,070 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,049 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,707 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,707 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,652 miles

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,211 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 44,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,888 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,101 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 FKB 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 77.3%.

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 AV52 FKB, 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 FKB registered?

AV52 FKB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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