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AE52 GZG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,712 mi
Last recorded69,712 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 GZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

passenger air big switch off time of test (child seat fitted)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 69,709 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 65,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,248 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 57,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,187 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 14,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 14,357 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 GZG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE52 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

AE52 GZG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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