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YE52 ZWA

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,678 mi
Last recorded191,678 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 ZWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 191,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 177,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 161,571 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 161,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 144,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 99,110 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 159,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested and offside due to non uk headlights fitted at time of test (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,164 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 13,864 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 ZWA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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