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AO52 YRC

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,870 mi
Last recorded99,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,172 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,153 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,531 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,725 miles

DAMAGE RIPAIR FRONT END

Fail 10 Jul 2007 22,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 22,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 22,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,255 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

both rfont air bags have gone off

fronn x member has been replaced and poorly fitted

this car has been in a rta please get checked by an approved body shop

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 YRC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YRC, 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 AO52 YRC registered?

AO52 YRC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is AO52 YRC safe to buy?

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