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YE52 CXN

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,529 mi
Last recorded85,529 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 CXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 85,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged very poor view to the rear ()

Nearside washer jet inop but o/s provides enough water to clear the windscreen

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s & o/s @ rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,127 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 62,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,105 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,801 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fitted spare wheel to near side front

Fail 27 Jan 2010 33,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fitted spare wheel to near side front

Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,441 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,977 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 13,082 miles

wiper blades begining to split on edges may damage screen if not replaced

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 CXN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXN, 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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YE52 CXN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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