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YC52 ZNU

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 ZNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

sub frame corroded

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,824 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 122,092 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 122,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,073 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,942 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,260 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 110,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,957 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,934 miles

nearside front brake disc deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2011 74,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake disc deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2010 65,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,893 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,407 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,433 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 ZNU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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