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YG52 TXX

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,968 mi
Last recorded166,968 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 TXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 166,968 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 166,936 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 28,611 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 28,608 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose bolt on joint (7.1.2)

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

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 25,624 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 25,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 Mar 2013

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2013

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,991 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 19,585 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 19,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,425 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 17,293 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side front tyre has been rubbed up against kerb and tyre wall is devoid of writing and noticably thin and worn almost to canvas

Fail 20 Mar 2009 14,682 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,814 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 92,143 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 92,029 miles

Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,293 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 75,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 TXX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TXX, 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 YG52 TXX registered?

YG52 TXX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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