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YC52 MWK

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,806 mi
Last recorded126,806 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 MWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 126,806 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 126,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,306 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 119,306 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,527 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 110,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing screen

high level stop light out

n/s wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 95,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet handle insecure

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front coil springs

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,967 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet handle insecure

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

front wipers smearing

rear engine reactor mount rubber bush split

wheel trims fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

corrosion to exhaust system

front wipers smearing

rear engine reactor mount rubber bush split

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 May 2011 75,506 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,229 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,595 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 29,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,595 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 29,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 21,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 MWK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 YC52 MWK, 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 MWK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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