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AE52 DHP

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,838 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 103,835 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,303 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2015 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,420 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise clicking noise detected from offside front inner cv joint area when rotated

Fail 28 Jun 2014 97,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise clicking noise detected from offside front inner cv joint area when rotated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,415 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 91,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,431 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 85,431 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,803 miles

Moisture in offside headlamp

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Moisture in offside headlamp

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,610 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,737 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,516 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition perishing and cuts in tread not exposing cords.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,516 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition perishing and cuts in tread not exposing cords.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,682 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,170 miles

n/s/r tyre slight tread irregularity

Pass 5 Sep 2005 26,612 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 26,608 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

front wipers splitting

wheel trims and rear undershields fitted at time of test

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 DHP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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