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YC52 YOT

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,929 mi
Last recorded106,929 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 YOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,929 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Nov 2020 106,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 105,328 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 102,371 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 102,368 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,250 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,000 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,968 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,143 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,140 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,219 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,516 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,482 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,225 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 61,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,602 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Corrosion forming under plastic coating on rear of hand brake cables.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 52,602 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Corrosion forming under plastic coating on rear of hand brake cables.

Front discs and pads appear worn,difficult to see.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,626 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,969 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,706 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2005 21,810 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 YOT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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