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AE52 DFP

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,100 mi
Last recorded142,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,100 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 134,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air freshner hanging from interior mirror.

Fail 10 Jul 2014 134,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air freshner hanging from interior mirror.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 124,168 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 124,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 111,384 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 94,514 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 94,514 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

o/s has bodywork damage

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

rear bump stops missing

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,931 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 75,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front discs slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,259 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 53,259 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play n/s/r wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AE52 DFP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE52 DFP, 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 AE52 DFP registered?

AE52 DFP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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