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YD52 GDU

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,810 mi
Last recorded133,810 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 GDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 133,810 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 133,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 130,205 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Jan 2019 130,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fully secure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 2 Jan 2018 127,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of been runflat

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Jan 2018 127,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of been runflat

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 117,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 109,057 miles

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

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

Rear slam panel corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,864 miles

battery secured with cable ties

Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery secured with cable ties

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 93,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,122 miles

brakepipe corrosion

rack play

Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brakepipe corrosion

rack play

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,871 miles

Exhausr rear section and clamp very poor. Will require attention soon.

Oil leak.

Service warn lamp ON!.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge *BALD) also sidewall poor.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger on back box broken

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,698 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,261 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 33,506 miles

n/s front wheel arch splash shield damaged

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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YD52 GDU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD52 GDU, 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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YD52 GDU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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