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YB52 RNJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,996 mi
Last recorded113,996 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 RNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,996 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,802 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 109,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,957 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 83,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,315 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 76,199 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,702 miles

o-s-f tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 10 Aug 2012 74,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o-s-f tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2011 68,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 579,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,968 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,766 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 36,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,512 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 28,512 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 17,939 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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YB52 RNJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RNJ, 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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YB52 RNJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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