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YE52 WWT

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,624 mi
Last recorded154,624 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 154,624 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,145 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/60/15

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 148,962 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/60/15

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 139,971 miles

Centre Gearbox mounting defective swinging ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 139,971 miles

Centre Gearbox mounting defective swinging ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 133,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 133,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 133,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 126,561 miles

both lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

coolant leak from water pump

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 126,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight gearbox oil leak

both lamp lenses slightly deteriorated

coolant leak from water pump

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2013 121,505 miles

both rear tyres worn close to 2mm wear markers

engine stablizer deteriorated

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2012 116,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slight damage

rear discs corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2012 116,724 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slight damage

rear discs corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 111,517 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 111,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 105,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 101,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Sep 2008 90,685 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,786 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 WWT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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