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AY52 OAJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,057 mi
Last recorded133,057 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 133,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 133,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 131,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 117,885 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,260 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,053 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,075 miles

small splits in both wiper blades.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small splits in both wiper blades.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,666 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front tyre wearing low

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 OAJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

AY52 OAJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AY52 OAJ safe to buy?

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