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AY52 OAN

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,449 mi
Last recorded119,449 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,449 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 119,312 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,399 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 101,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,236 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silancer heavily corrodied. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 29 Apr 2019 93,232 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps full of condensation. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silancer heavily corrodied. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 91,529 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 89,288 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 86,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2016 86,456 miles

Nearside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2015 83,960 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 83,915 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 81,387 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 81,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 78,403 miles

air leak on engine

cracks on sidewall o/s/f tyre

timing belt due

Fail 14 May 2013 78,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air leak on engine

cracks on sidewall o/s/f tyre

timing belt due

Fail 15 May 2012 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 74,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 70,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,012 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR & CORROSION

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,473 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,419 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 36,960 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

n/s & o/s front and rear tyres perrished

o/s front wiper starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,960 miles

airbag light on

n/s & o/s front and rear tyres perrished

o/s front wiper starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 28,936 miles

air bag warning light staying on

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 OAN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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