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AE52 VRJ

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,627 mi
Last recorded111,627 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 107,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 7 May 2019 107,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,668 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing low 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

o/s/f check strap damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,119 miles

lower engine stabilizer mount deteriorated

n/s drive shaft noisy

o/s/f check strap broken

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 94,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 also bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant reservoir empty possible coolant leak

lower engine stabilizer mount deteriorated

n/s drive shaft noisy

o/s/f check strap broken

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

engine is misfiring

slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,934 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,275 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,282 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,453 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 19,453 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rears tyres deteriated

Pass 19 Sep 2005 17,130 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 VRJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VRJ, 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 VRJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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