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YD52 GWC

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,575 mi
Last recorded151,575 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 GWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 151,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 146,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 132,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,295 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 119,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,374 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 101,667 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 101,666 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front bottom arm bushes std

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 GWC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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