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AY52 WAJ

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,309 mi
Last recorded116,309 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,309 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 116,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,751 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,730 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,029 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,741 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,741 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,204 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 65,191 miles

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

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

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,992 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,366 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 39,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 WAJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

AY52 WAJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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