2002 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · VU52 AOC
2002 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 132,352 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU52 AOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 132,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU52 AOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Citroen C3 (VU52 AOC) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
VU52 AOC Mileage History
- 05/12/2023128,244 mi
- 04/12/2024129,149 mi+905 mi
- 04/12/2024129,149 mi
- 03/12/2025132,352 mi+3,203 mi
- 03/12/2025132,352 mi
Average of roughly 2,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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