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2002 Citroen C3

Gold Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,956 mi
Last recorded163,956 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TOP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 163,956 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded/covered by black coat

Fail 8 May 2026 163,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded/covered by black coat

Pass 6 May 2025 160,580 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded/covered by black coat

Pass 21 May 2024 157,305 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

under body components under sealed

Pass 24 May 2023 154,528 miles

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

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 154,440 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no readings (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 150,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 146,187 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

underside of vehicle and various underside components

Fail 19 May 2021 146,144 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak and overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

underside of vehicle and various underside components

Pass 26 May 2020 142,338 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 142,311 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 135,024 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 135,008 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes are probably severely corroded but covered in grease and underseal not allowing proper inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to condition of oil/service light indicates severely overdue/injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak injector leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear and in clip in front of tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear burst while manoevaring during test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fumes leaking from injector entering cabin

Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,176 miles

All brake pipes on underside have been undersealed, not allowing full inspection

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reg plate lamp lens missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded but not resulting in sharp edge at time of test (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 125,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

All brake pipes on underside have been undersealed, not allowing full inspection

Nearside registration lamp bulb slightly dim/dull

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill slightly corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,637 miles

Nearside windscreen washer not operating but sufficient water coming from offside to clean screen

Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,069 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,132 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,216 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,790 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,106 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,109 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,286 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,403 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,761 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 37,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 30,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 19,376 miles

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

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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1 TOP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 1 TOP, 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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1 TOP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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