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AY52 VZU

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,399 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,600 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 57,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,219 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,462 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 VZU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

AY52 VZU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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