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YE52 YWY

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,809 miles

Nearside windscreen has scratching from defective wiper but not seriously affecting drivers view

both headlamps lightly misted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 118,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside windscreen has scratching from defective wiper but not seriously affecting drivers view

both headlamps lightly misted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,224 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 110,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,703 miles

COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE RESTRICT THE VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING EXTREME END IS MISSING

Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,703 miles

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

COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE RESTRICT THE VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING EXTREME END IS MISSING

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 70,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,911 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 47,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,285 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,766 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 YWY 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 60%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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