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YF52 EJJ

2002 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 EJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,975 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

brake fluid and coolant level low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 76,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,457 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,457 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer heavilly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 59,773 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer heavilly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,476 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 55,476 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,026 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 44,167 miles

engine management light on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,165 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight leak from front exhaust joint

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,825 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,220 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 24,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 EJJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJJ, 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 EJJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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