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YE52 CWX

2002 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,032 mi
Last recorded133,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,032 miles

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

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,612 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 115,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,633 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 56,789 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 46,900 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 46,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,332 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,426 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,063 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 25,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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YE52 CWX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE52 CWX, 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 YE52 CWX registered?

YE52 CWX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is YE52 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 CWX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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