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AY52 GCO

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,126 mi
Last recorded46,126 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,835 miles

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

offside front headlamp has condensation inside

Fail 20 Mar 2015 39,821 miles

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

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

offside front headlamp has condensation inside

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 19,854 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,553 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,044 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,254 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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AY52 GCO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY52 GCO, 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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What year was AY52 GCO registered?

AY52 GCO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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