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AP52 YWC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,017 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres deteriorated slightly (cracking)

front tyres wearing on edges

minor oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn very close to limit

Fail 23 Feb 2018 101,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorated slightly (cracking)

front tyres wearing on edges

minor oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,662 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 84,975 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 81,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,504 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,504 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 67,061 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,922 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres are heavily perished, no cords exposed at present

Fail 19 Jun 2009 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyres are heavily perished, no cords exposed at present

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,506 miles

Noted cracking to all tyre sidewalls no cords or bulges visible at this time

Fail 15 Jun 2007 26,694 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,694 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,674 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,668 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 24,021 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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AP52 YWC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP52 YWC, 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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AP52 YWC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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