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YC52 MMX

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 MMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output interior condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output interior condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in general to exhaust system, centre box outer skin peeling away

Fail 30 Aug 2023 103,308 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box is heavily corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap not connected (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front direction indicator does not immedietly work when swithed on but cuts in within a couple of seconds (may require attention soon)

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed difficult to close due to stiffness in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

high level stoplight is not working

oil leaks from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 100,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,819 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 83,819 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 82,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,319 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,319 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes starting corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,041 miles

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

advanced corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,041 miles

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,895 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,244 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,244 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

advanced corrosion and wear to both front brake discs and pads

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer and mounting

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

some corrosion to edges of both front brake discs

Fail 20 Jan 2011 56,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Jan 2011 56,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,092 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 52,092 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,069 miles

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

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 22 Jan 2008 44,728 miles

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

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,728 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,343 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 MMX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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