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AY52 OBN

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,689 mi
Last recorded32,689 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dipstick is broken and bonnet release is insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2020 32,685 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dipstick is broken and bonnet release is insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,964 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet release is insecure

dipstick is broken

Fail 10 Sep 2019 31,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both jets not working can hear pump working so not sure if jets are blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet release is insecure

dipstick is broken

Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,577 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box and middle section outer skins are corroded

bonnet catch bar to keep bonnet up is missing

bonnet release insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2018 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced pattern has been affected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced pattern has been affected (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished which has allowed ply to be exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to screen but can hear pump working needs to be investigated (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both starting to discolour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box and middle section outer skins are corroded

bonnet catch bar to keep bonnet up is missing

bonnet release insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,161 miles

Bonnet release insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre split but not to cords

Fail 15 Sep 2017 29,114 miles

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

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

Bonnet release insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre split but not to cords

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,946 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Interior bonnet release damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ***strong advise*** (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,591 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers Smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,160 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,269 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 20,269 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,275 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 15,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,045 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,090 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sum damage to side wall

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 OBN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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