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YC52 DCF

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,514 mi
Last recorded52,514 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 DCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,514 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Brake performance not tested brakes not tested because of spring and ball joints (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 42,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,694 miles

(1.4A.2f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 7 Apr 2014 36,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

(1.4A.2f)The offside rear indicator colour is deteriorating

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer is slightly deteriorated

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

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,620 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust back box deteriorated and bracket loose but exhaust still sercure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,449 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,863 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 22,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/S REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/S REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R light cluster cracked

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,630 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 7,811 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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YC52 DCF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC52 DCF, 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 YC52 DCF registered?

YC52 DCF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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