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AY52 URC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,955 mi
Last recorded118,955 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers side window missing

Fail 12 Nov 2019 118,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

drivers side window missing

Pass 22 Sep 2018 113,782 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,829 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 95,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,129 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 75,630 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,255 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,036 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 55,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 39,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,511 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 URC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 URC, 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 URC registered?

AY52 URC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AY52 URC safe to buy?

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