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YF52 CNO

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,082 mi
Last recorded177,082 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 177,082 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 173,933 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 173,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 169,998 miles

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.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 169,997 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 166,796 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 163,392 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 163,392 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 159,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and o/s/f worn on inner edge

Offside Front knocking noise

covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 159,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 155,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 155,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 145,156 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 144,994 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 133,078 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 133,078 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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 114,974 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 102,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 90,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 76,400 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 76,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 64,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,631 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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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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