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AE52 GZL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,333 mi
Last recorded73,333 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 73,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,192 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,083 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 46,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,426 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 GZL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

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

Is AE52 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 GZL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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