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YC52 MYP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,098 mi
Last recorded184,098 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 184,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

the exhaust heat sheild is deteriorating

the exhaust rear box outer skin & surport bracket strap are rusting

Pass 7 Nov 2012 173,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 160,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s head light dim

water in o/s head light

Fail 4 Nov 2011 160,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s head light dim

water in o/s head light

Pass 26 Oct 2010 143,613 miles

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

advise condition offside front headlamp/lense condensates

Fail 26 Oct 2010 143,613 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise condition offside front headlamp/lense condensates

Pass 4 Nov 2009 124,240 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 124,232 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 103,952 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

handbrake high

ns mirror damaged

osr tyre sidewall in poor condition

slight play osf steering arm

Pass 20 Oct 2006 87,110 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 87,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

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

engine oil leak

ns mirror cracked

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 MYP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYP, 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 MYP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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