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AE52 JJL

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,321 mi
Last recorded107,321 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,321 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 107,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,304 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 101,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,043 miles

under body corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,042 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorating

service brakes only just passed require adjust or repairs

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,758 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,908 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,433 miles

Exhaust rear box blowing slightly

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 54,979 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 54,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,055 miles

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

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

offside inner front, offside rear and nearside rear treads 4mm.

offside rear brake back plate damp ?

Fail 9 Aug 2010 49,044 miles

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

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

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

offside inner front, offside rear and nearside rear treads 4mm.

offside rear brake back plate damp ?

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,604 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 26,573 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 JJL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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