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AH51 COW

2002 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,655 mi
Last recorded158,655 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH51 COW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 158,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

r/o/s and r/n/s tyres 3mm

Fail 7 Apr 2014 158,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

r/o/s and r/n/s tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 154,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 154,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 149,629 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 149,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 135,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 132,332 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 132,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 127,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 123,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside park brake lever on caliper not fully returning

rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 1 Jul 2006 110,394 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park lever on left rear caliper does not fully return to its stop advise further check.

right front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 1 Jul 2006 110,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park lever on left rear caliper does not fully return to its stop advise further check.

right front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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AH51 COW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AH51 COW, 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 AH51 COW registered?

AH51 COW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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