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YF52 WUH

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,746 mi
Last recorded83,746 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,746 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from ABS pump to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage glass (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split to cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split to cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded From master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Engine managment warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre tread beginning to crack and split

Nearside rear lamp cluster lens cracked

Offside front tyre tread beginning to crack and split

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,947 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,792 miles

Engine managment light indicates a fault

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine managment light indicates a fault

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre box deteriorated

management light on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,849 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre box deteriorated

management light on

Pass 6 Aug 2011 61,194 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,134 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,279 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 54,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,945 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 41,945 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,074 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 WUH is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WUH, 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 WUH is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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