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YF52 WUV

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,907 mi
Last recorded155,907 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 155,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 147,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 147,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Nov 2014 137,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2013 127,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 127,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 117,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,091 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 113,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing.

offside rear tyre has flatspot.

Fail 17 Jan 2011 102,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear bump stop missing.

offside rear tyre has flatspot.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 90,814 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 76,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 64,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 53,313 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,649 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 WUV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

YF52 WUV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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