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YC52 MLJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,352 mi
Last recorded104,352 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2016 104,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven 47% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened.

Lens missing from o/s number plate lamp.

N/s outer sill damaged.

O/s front wishbone bush deteriorated (movement not excessive).

Play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,220 miles

Centre Front oil leaks

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 103,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Front oil leaks

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,772 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,772 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,716 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 70,019 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 69,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 61,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 61,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,282 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,683 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,895 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 41,895 miles

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 12,050 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 MLJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YC52 MLJ, 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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YC52 MLJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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