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AX52 EZS

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 142,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 139,123 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 137,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 137,091 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 132,251 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,491 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 129,491 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 126,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak sump corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,163 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 124,157 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

sump corroded (leaking oil)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,907 miles

Undercarriage front to rear metal brake pipes towards NSR and OSR corroded.

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 120,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NS mirror glass missing.

Undercarriage front to rear metal brake pipes towards NSR and OSR corroded.

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

Pass 30 May 2013 110,810 miles

Offside Front 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)

condition of rear number plate poor

Fail 30 May 2013 110,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

condition of rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 102,107 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 102,107 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 93,942 miles

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

both front discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,233 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,993 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre starting to misshape

offside front door check strap loose

oil level dipstick broken

radiator core leaking coolant

water level low in header tank

Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,309 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,136 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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AX52 EZS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AX52 EZS, 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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AX52 EZS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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