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AC52 DFC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,828 mi
Last recorded98,828 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2022 91,932 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly positioned (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,193 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 69,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 69,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,480 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)

fuel tank has staining but no obvious leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,343 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,415 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,279 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,175 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 30,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs lipped

n/sa/f tyre close to limit to inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit to inner edge

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,412 miles

front discs lipped

n/sa/f tyre close to limit to inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit to inner edge

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,497 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 23,497 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,460 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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AC52 DFC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AC52 DFC, 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 AC52 DFC registered?

AC52 DFC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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