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AY52 FZD

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,501 mi
Last recorded128,501 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 128,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 128,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,690 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 110,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,316 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play or loose (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,883 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 80,883 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,256 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,273 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,568 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,684 miles

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

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,684 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,347 miles

dipstick broken

slight play in both front roll bar links

Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,347 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

dipstick broken

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,789 miles

slight play in nearside front roll bar link, ok for mot but will cause a knocking noise

Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,789 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front roll bar link, ok for mot but will cause a knocking noise

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,858 miles

Both rear tyres perished ,Front tyres wearing on outer edges and 2mm (legal limit 1.6)

Front number plate okay this year for Mot would recommend new one before next Mot

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusting away okay for Mot

Fail 30 Aug 2007 35,858 miles

Both rear tyres perished ,Front tyres wearing on outer edges and 2mm (legal limit 1.6)

Front number plate okay this year for Mot would recommend new one before next Mot

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusting away okay for Mot

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,794 miles

Front wiper blades split but still clears screen ok for mot † †Nearside front roll bar link has slight free play, ok for mot at present

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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AY52 FZD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY52 FZD, 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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AY52 FZD is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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