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AU52 YVH

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,225 mi
Last recorded111,225 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 111,225 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine rattle on cold start

front brake discs corroded on inner face

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 104,392 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre low

Fail 2 Feb 2011 104,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre low

Pass 9 Feb 2010 98,509 miles

offside rear tyre slightly low

rear section of exhaust corroded

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2010 98,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre slightly low

rear section of exhaust corroded

small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,452 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge of tread

nearside wiper blade just starting to split

Fail 11 Feb 2009 89,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge of tread

nearside wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,988 miles

eneine noise

osr bump stop missing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 80,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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 disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

eneine noise

osr bump stop missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 70,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,205 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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AU52 YVH is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AU52 YVH, 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 YVH is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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