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AF52 FLM

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,360 mi
Last recorded114,360 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 114,360 miles

Exhaust front box deteriorated.

MIL light on.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,379 miles

MIL light on.

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 110,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

MIL light on.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 101,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mid section deteriorated.

MIL light on.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

MIL light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 98,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

MIL light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,259 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing breaking away,but not blowing. silencer hanger corroded,but suffiently supported.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 79,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades perishing.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear seatbelt does not work one handed

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 10 Oct 2008 44,898 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel rim needs straightening

offside rear seatbelt buckle does not work 'one handed'

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,632 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,672 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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AF52 FLM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FLM, 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 AF52 FLM registered?

AF52 FLM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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