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AU52 YVK

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

123,635 mi
Last recorded123,635 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,635 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 123,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,099 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 117,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 111,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 111,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 106,998 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust mount at gearbox broken

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,418 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,836 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 81,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,008 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 72,998 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,273 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 60,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 54,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,646 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENTION DROP-LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 8 Oct 2005 51,313 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 51,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YVK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YVK, 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 AU52 YVK registered?

AU52 YVK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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