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YF52 NTL

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,380 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,331 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,331 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake cylinder burst on brake test

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 69,505 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 62,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box outer skin starting to detatch

exhaust support on front of rear box broken off but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,678 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin starting to detatch

exhaust support on front of rear box broken off but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust support on rear box broken off but exhaust is still adequately supported

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 57,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust support on rear box broken off but exhaust is still adequately supported

front brake discs have corrosion on inside braking surfaces

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs have corrosion on inside faces

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs have corrosion on inside faces

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,211 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 49,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,224 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,050 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,297 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 22,688 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 NTL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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