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YB52 BJU

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,254 mi
Last recorded51,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 BJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,254 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 51,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,047 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 75,047 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,173 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,776 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 46,313 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 46,309 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YB52 BJU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB52 BJU, 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 YB52 BJU registered?

YB52 BJU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YB52 BJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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