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AY52 VZC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,120 mi
Last recorded102,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,120 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 102,120 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,225 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,650 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,917 miles

Exhaust rear silencer & bracket corroded

N/S rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,917 miles

Exhaust rear silencer & bracket corroded

N/S rear wheel bearing noisy in operation

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,875 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,875 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,147 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,147 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,111 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,111 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VZC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

AY52 VZC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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