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AX02 DNE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,060 mi
Last recorded197,060 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 197,060 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 197,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 187,385 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 176,071 miles

Both front head-light lens scratched.

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

O/s/r number plate light lens missing but still lighting up number plate and not showing white light to the rear.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 176,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Both front head-light lens scratched.

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 174,375 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 141,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2012 141,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,835 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 106,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,381 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 86,251 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 86,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 67,529 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX02 DNE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX02 DNE, 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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AX02 DNE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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