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YE52 ZXV

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,371 mi
Last recorded50,371 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,371 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on inner and outer edge

nsf lower arm rear bush slight movement

Fail 3 Oct 2015 42,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on inner and outer edge

nsf lower arm rear bush slight movement

Fail 16 Oct 2014 37,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,353 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,718 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,534 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,202 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,849 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 23,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,287 miles

all four tyres slightly cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,036 miles

advise all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 11,321 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 ZXV 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 73.3%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

YE52 ZXV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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