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YF52 NVA

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,701 mi
Last recorded102,701 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight scrape

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill paint peeled causing slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 856,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 856,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,678 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,641 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 82,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking number 1 injector (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,707 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,270 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,082 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 64,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,038 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,703 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,702 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,731 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 NVA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVA, 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 NVA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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