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AG02 MYV

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

115,094 mi
Last recorded115,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 MYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 115,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 115,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,865 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking & pereshing in tread pattern

oil pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2013 106,838 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking & pereshing in tread pattern

oil pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,889 miles

17% imbalance front brakes

o/s headlight adjuster not working

rear bump stops missing

rear silencer and support bracket corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 102,541 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

17% imbalance front brakes

hi - level brake light not working

o/s headlight adjuster not working

rear bump stops missing

rear silencer and support bracket corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 96,545 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear bump stops missing

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

hi-level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

'By the book' a repair made to the OSF Bottom Ball Joint Pinch Bolt Locking Device is legal , however in my opinion as a Technician is not an adequate repair and is different from that of which it left the factory.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 96,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hi-level brake light not working

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 89,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 89,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,405 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 83,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre brake light inop

Front bumper insecure

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,583 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 69,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,716 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 48,013 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 47,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AG02 MYV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AG02 MYV, 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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AG02 MYV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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