MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front bumper partially secured with tie wraps
Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav bracket in centre of screen ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
boot switch intermittant fault
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
boot switch intermittant fault
Gear selector cable mounting, on gearbox, broken and insecure.
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspected to be getting low but cant check fully without wheel removal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi appears to have been squashed slightly. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Boot lid cant be opened from outside.
Rear engine/gearbox mounting slightly worn.
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous. Fouling inner wing and shock absorber. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gear selector cable mounting, on gearbox, broken and insecure.
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspected to be getting low but cant check fully without wheel removal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi appears to have been squashed slightly. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Boot lid cant be opened from outside.
Rear engine/gearbox mounting slightly worn.
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
covers fitted
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and o/s/f worn on inner edge
Offside Front knocking noise
covers fitted
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both number plate lights dim
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both number plate lights dim
o/s/r brake binding slightly
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside 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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/f fog light lense broken
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF52 CNO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YF52 CNO, 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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YF52 CNO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2002.
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