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AU52 YVO

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,648 mi
Last recorded119,648 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,644 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 119,604 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,505 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,869 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,368 miles

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

nearside wiper poor

Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,368 miles

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

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

nearside wiper poor

Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,073 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,073 miles

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

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

drivers wiper blade split

front brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2012 80,480 miles

Alternator belt badly cracked and fraying

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,480 miles

Alternator belt badly cracked and fraying

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,850 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 70,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

rear axhaust rusty and supported by wire

Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,238 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,238 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 54,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,343 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 15 Jan 2008 48,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,318 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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AU52 YVO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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