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AX52 YTL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,580 mi
Last recorded151,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 YTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 151,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 143,868 miles

Front Tyres perished in treads

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level stop lamp not working

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 2 Nov 2015 118,068 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,067 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre inner edge showing wear

Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,373 miles

engine air intake pipe detatched need to be refixed

o/s/f antiroll bar link gaiter starting to split

rear exhaust bracket corroding need to be replaced

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,599 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,993 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,452 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,023 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,111 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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AX52 YTL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AX52 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 YTL registered?

AX52 YTL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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