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5189 UF

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,873 mi
Last recorded42,873 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5189 UF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,873 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 42,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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5189 UF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 5189 UF, 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 5189 UF registered?

5189 UF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is 5189 UF safe to buy?

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