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YG52 TXK

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,993 mi
Last recorded103,993 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 TXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,993 miles

Back box of exhaust is deteriorated.

Condensation in offside front headlight.

Engine has oil leak

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)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 103,993 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Back box of exhaust is deteriorated.

Both front tyres are on 2.5mm

Condensation in offside front headlight.

Engine has oil leak

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)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 86,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,252 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

temp repair to rear silencer bracket

Fail 16 Dec 2013 82,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

temp repair to rear silencer bracket

Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,189 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR WING PANEL DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,106 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,921 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 56,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INSIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 50,997 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 50,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,237 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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YG52 TXK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG52 TXK, 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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YG52 TXK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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