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AY52 WAA

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,951 mi
Last recorded127,951 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Lower engine stabiliser bush deteriorated

Nearside front whee binding slightly

Offside Front Wishbone rear bush heavily deteriorated and has play

Offside rear metal brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in offside front track rod end

Rear brake flexi hoses heavily deteriorated

Rear coils corroded

Rear plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2017 93,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre void of tread inner edge advise replacement

slight stiffness in steering on lock to lock

Fail 9 Jun 2016 89,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre void of tread inner edge advise replacement

slight stiffness in steering on lock to lock

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake pads worn

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2015 85,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,551 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge right on limit

rear exhaust deteriorated bracket corroded and weak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,036 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,197 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,520 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 WAA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red 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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

AY52 WAA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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