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AX02 EHO

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,356 mi
Last recorded118,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,356 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center brake light not working

Fail 1 Jul 2017 118,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center brake light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,066 miles

OIL LEAK

PANEL DAMAGE

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 8 Jul 2016 108,940 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

OIL LEAK

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 93,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake notchy in operation

mount missing off rear of exhaust

offside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,861 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake notchy in operation

mount missing off rear of exhaust

offside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,459 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s and o/s brake discs slightly worn + rusty lipped

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod gaiter split

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear n/s and o/s brake discs rusty lipped

Fail 9 Jul 2010 69,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s and o/s brake discs slightly worn + rusty lipped

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod gaiter split

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear n/s and o/s brake discs rusty lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,644 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 29,464 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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AX02 EHO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX02 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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