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AF52 FKN

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,653 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,649 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,851 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,299 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 69,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,936 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 61,600 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,355 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,355 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,191 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyre perished

damage to rear bumper nearside

slight play in offside rack end

vehicle is missing bonnet rest

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,798 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 43,798 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 20,688 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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AF52 FKN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF52 FKN, 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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AF52 FKN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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