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YE52 CXH

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

200,634 mi
Last recorded200,634 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 CXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 200,634 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 200,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust shield insecure

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 193,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers under trays fitted

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 187,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2017 187,204 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill middle (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2016 179,763 miles

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)

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 14 Apr 2016 179,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Apr 2015 171,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 171,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 161,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 151,404 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 151,351 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 138,027 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 138,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 129,639 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 116,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 103,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,644 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 91,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,242 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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YE52 CXH is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXH, 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 CXH registered?

YE52 CXH is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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