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YC52 MWN

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

137,718 mi
Last recorded137,718 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 137,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 137,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 134,312 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 134,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 131,641 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 131,641 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 113,136 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,136 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,055 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 104,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,513 miles

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

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

front exhaust corroding but fully supported

o/s & n/s bump stops missing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,735 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 83,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,414 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 76,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 68,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,197 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 38,133 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 20,594 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 MWN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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