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AJ02 BLF

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,776 mi
Last recorded105,776 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 105,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,805 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 103,587 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 86,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,193 miles

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,895 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,983 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,388 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,095 miles

All w/blades deteriorating

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 31,941 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 31,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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AJ02 BLF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ02 BLF, 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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AJ02 BLF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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