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AE52 JKU

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,405 mi
Last recorded169,405 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 JKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 169,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 157,158 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 157,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear n/s/r flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 152,312 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 145,260 miles

centre brake light in op

Pass 13 May 2014 139,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 126,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 126,644 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 114,683 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2011 108,547 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f top strut bearing noisey

o/s headlamp condensated up

rear number plate deteriorating

slight judder on front brakes

slight play n/s/f roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,547 miles

n/s/f top strut bearing noisey

o/s headlamp condensated up

rear number plate deteriorating

slight judder on front brakes

slight play n/s/f roll bar drop link

Fail 25 Aug 2010 101,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f light lens full of water

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,505 miles

o/s/f light lens full of water

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,874 miles

front brake pads low and o/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,064 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 81,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,490 miles

condensation to o/s head lamp

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 JKU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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