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YC52 YOA

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,209 mi
Last recorded112,209 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 YOA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 112,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front door window held up by tape

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,171 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corrorded and mount broken

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corrorded and mount broken

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,569 miles

CORROSION APPARENT UNDER PAINT O/S/R OF OUTER SILL

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN NEAR REAR

O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT SLIGHTLY SIEZED

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 94,519 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

CORROSION APPARENT UNDER PAINT O/S/R OF OUTER SILL

EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN NEAR REAR

O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT SLIGHTLY SIEZED

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,279 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING HEAVY WEAR AND CORROSION ON INNER FACES

FRONT BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY VERY LOW

O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT PATIALLY SIEZED

Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SEVERE WEAR INNER EDGE - ALSO VERY UNEVEN WEAR MAKING TYRE HEAVILY OUT OF SHAPE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SEVERE WEAR INNER EDGE OF TREAD (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING HEAVY WEAR AND CORROSION ON INNER FACES

FRONT BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY VERY LOW

O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT PATIALLY SIEZED

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,504 miles

O/S/F STRUT TOP BEARING SIEZED

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,585 miles

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT

UNABLE TO INSPECT BRAKE PADS PROPERLY WITH WHEELS IN PLACE

Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

CONDENSATION APPARENT IN BOTH HEADLAMPS

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE AND DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT

UNABLE TO INSPECT BRAKE PADS PROPERLY WITH WHEELS IN PLACE

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,723 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,875 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,154 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,746 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight Side Wall Cracks On Both Front Tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,211 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,147 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 YOA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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