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AE52 DGO

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,832 mi
Last recorded131,832 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 131,832 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 131,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 120,542 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 109,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear footbrakes have a very low effort

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,350 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,140 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 88,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear bump stops are missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,387 miles

Front brake pads and discs are worn, Brake discs are worn uneven and have a reduced swept area

Nearside rear bump stop is missing

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,798 miles

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,848 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,848 miles

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

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

Both nearside tyres are low on tread 2-2.5mm remaining

Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,849 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,141 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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AE52 DGO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DGO, 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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AE52 DGO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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