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YC52 YOW

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,254 mi
Last recorded71,254 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 YOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,254 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,243 miles

front pads low

n/s body damaged

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 18 Jun 2015 64,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads low

n/s body damaged

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,414 miles

noted drivers door check strap broken

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,019 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

clonking noise from steering

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,059 miles

noted clonking noise from steering

Fail 19 Jun 2012 42,058 miles

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

noted clonking noise from steering

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light flashing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,623 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 29,911 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,768 miles

slight up/down movement at steering wheel.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,211 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,838 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 14,497 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YOW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YOW, 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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What year was YC52 YOW registered?

YC52 YOW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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