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AY52 YKC

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,753 mi
Last recorded117,753 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 117,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 114,486 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 114,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,477 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 111,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,036 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders .

Fail 26 Jul 2017 111,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders .

Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,827 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Fail 8 Aug 2016 109,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Pass 15 Aug 2015 108,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 108,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 104,292 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 86,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,042 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly .

Fail 12 Aug 2011 78,042 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly .

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,345 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn unevern

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 55,546 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,879 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2006 43,062 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 43,062 miles

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

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

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

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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AY52 YKC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY52 YKC, 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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AY52 YKC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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