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YF52 NTO

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

57,766 mi
Last recorded57,766 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,766 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 57,766 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,236 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 56,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 53,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 50,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,922 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,512 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 45,512 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 40,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,040 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,576 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,150 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,150 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,731 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 31,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,739 miles

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 30 Nov 2009 28,739 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,578 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 25,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,477 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 18,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 13,545 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 NTO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 NTO, 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 YF52 NTO registered?

YF52 NTO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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