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AU52 YUW

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,454 mi
Last recorded153,454 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 153,454 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,611 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 115,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine seems noisy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate is fitted with tape but not obscuring the plate as is not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 115,505 miles

engine seems noisy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate is fitted with tape but not obscuring the plate as is not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 102,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear sus bumpstops missing

both rear tyres perrished + wearing + nsr tread deep cut

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2011 84,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear sus bumpstops missing

both rear tyres perrished + wearing + nsr tread deep cut

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2010 74,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 74,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 67,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,578 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 56,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 51,090 miles

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

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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AU52 YUW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AU52 YUW, 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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AU52 YUW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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