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AF52 FLP

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,600 mi
Last recorded66,600 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 66,600 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 66,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 57,855 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 57,852 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2023 55,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,606 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust rusty and poor condition

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 14 Oct 2022 51,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust rusty and poor condition

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,084 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,154 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2020 44,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY BADLY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer badly delaminated.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake face (VERY BADLY WORN) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake face (VERY BADLY WORN) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust system.

heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer also rear silencer delaminated very badly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,997 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 9 Jan 2017 34,997 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,677 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,649 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 22,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 18,680 miles

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

All tyres are perrished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,801 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 14,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 10,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 10,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 5,468 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 5,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 4,940 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 FLP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AF52 FLP, 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 FLP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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