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YF52 WVM

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,354 mi
Last recorded145,354 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 WVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 145,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 145,348 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 142,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside headlamp & front wing damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2016 134,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has early corrosion behind bonded sill protector (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has early corrosion behind sill protector (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills are weak at rear no visable corrosion but unable to fully inspect

Fail 20 Oct 2016 134,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has early corrosion behind bonded sill protector (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has early corrosion behind sill protector (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills are weak at rear no visable corrosion but unable to fully inspect

Fail 15 Oct 2016 134,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to ajust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to ajust (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

long park brake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2015 128,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 117,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 110,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 100,411 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 93,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 72,547 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 58,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 58,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 44,197 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 WVM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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