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YF52 WUU

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,830 mi
Last recorded191,830 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 191,830 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 191,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light misted up and full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light misted up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis - spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill - axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 182,018 miles

Front slight product on head lights

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear cross member bent and corroded

clutch is slipping

engine warning light on

various under body corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2018 182,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to multiple holes in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front slight product on head lights

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear cross member bent and corroded

clutch is slipping

engine warning light on

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2017 173,886 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear starting to crack and perish

engine warning light on

various under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 173,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage rear cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear starting to crack and perish

engine warning light on

various under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 161,772 miles

Both inner arch covers loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Various under body corrosion

exhaust middle silencer outer casing corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 148,963 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON!!!!

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

outta casing on exhaust middlebox corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 148,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

ENGINE LIGHT ON!!!!

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

outta casing on exhaust middlebox corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 136,055 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 136,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 124,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 111,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,228 miles

engine managment light on

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,025 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear back panel and wheel well bent, rear slam panel bent. had accident damage to rear

Fail 16 Jul 2008 66,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear back panel and wheel well bent, rear slam panel bent. had accident damage to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,922 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,741 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 WUU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WUU, 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 WUU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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