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AY52 VZV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

363,658 mi
Last recorded363,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 363,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,105 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 115,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 110,485 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 102,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 102,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 90,443 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 90,315 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 74,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 74,799 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 63,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,236 miles

nearside rear getting low on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2005 23,430 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 VZV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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