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YE52 CXL

2002 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2011 122,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,196 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 109,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 103,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,453 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,928 miles

n/s/f drop link rod slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f drop link rod slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,481 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 40,358 miles

FRONT PADS LOW.DISCS GROOVED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 40,358 miles

FRONT PADS LOW.DISCS GROOVED

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 CXL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

YE52 CXL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is YE52 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 CXL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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