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YF52 WVK

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,022 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output condensation (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,086 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS TO BE APPLIED WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE IN ORDER TO MEET M.O.T CRITERIA. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS WHEN PARKING ON AN INCLINE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF TREAD WEAR AND ADVISE IT BE REPLACED IN NEAR FUTURE

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND DETECTED ON BOTH REAR WHEELS BUT NOT APPARENT ON R.B.T

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,049 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount broken. system still adequately supported

Fail 7 Dec 2013 73,374 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mount broken. system still adequately supported

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,729 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer front support bar broken

Pass 5 Nov 2012 68,535 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,387 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,133 miles

airbag warning light on

tracking visibly out

Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,131 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

airbag warning light on

tracking visibly out

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,763 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 50,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 416,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 41,673 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,674 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 33,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 20,931 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 WVK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

YF52 WVK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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