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AV52 FSG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,936 mi
Last recorded59,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,936 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Headlights present poor image

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 59,255 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen poor

Fail 20 Jun 2025 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen poor

Pass 24 May 2024 58,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen poor

various underside corrosion

Pass 17 May 2023 56,763 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 56,763 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 55,511 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2021 53,875 miles

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 9 May 2019 49,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminated (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 48,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,993 miles

Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 45,611 miles

Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 45,120 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Rusted But Not Leaking

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 45,120 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,215 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 42,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 41,188 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,439 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2010 38,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 36,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres showing degrees of perishing on sidewalls

offside rear tyre not at correwct pressure (prs)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,782 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 30,067 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 FSG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

AV52 FSG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is AV52 FSG safe to buy?

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