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YC52 MVE

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,102 mi
Last recorded68,102 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 MVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 68,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,675 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 52,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,143 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 49,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,870 miles

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,977 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 38,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 28,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 16,784 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 16,784 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 MVE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

YC52 MVE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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