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AE52 GYN

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 GYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 95,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 95,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 91,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,065 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,539 miles

Botn rear tyres have perished side walls

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

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 73,539 miles

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

Botn rear tyres have perished side walls

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

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,898 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,898 miles

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,100 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded & both mounts are corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,876 miles

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

FRONT PADS WORN & DISCS CORRODED

RADIATOR / STAINED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 GYN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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