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AO52 YPE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

51,626 mi
Last recorded51,626 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 51,626 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 44,361 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 31,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 31,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 28,894 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 28,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 27,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,277 miles

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2017 23,652 miles

Front both sides has cracks in treds

Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,119 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 22,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,946 miles

4 tyres have crackes in treds

Pass 30 Nov 2012 14,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,753 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 12,753 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 10,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 10,992 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 7,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 9,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 9,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,949 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,287 miles

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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AO52 YPE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 YPE, 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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AO52 YPE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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