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YC52 YPL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,354 mi
Last recorded91,354 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 91,354 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 87,376 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,339 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,494 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 54,954 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 54,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Round Inner Edge (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 53,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,939 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,308 miles

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

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,308 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,368 miles

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

Offside obligatory mirror damaged still providing good view to rear.

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside obligatory mirror damaged still providing good view to rear.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2010 43,020 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 5,255 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 YPL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL registered?

YC52 YPL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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