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AV52 UDN

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,884 mi
Last recorded82,884 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,884 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 82,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,314 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 48,314 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,791 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 46,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,237 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,610 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,813 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

spare tyre soft

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,627 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

undertray loose

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,140 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,277 miles

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

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

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

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 UDN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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