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YH52 HHE

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,886 mi
Last recorded122,886 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 HHE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,886 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 122,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,978 miles

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

ns front outer door handle damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2014 113,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

ns front outer door handle damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 106,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 98,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

srs light indicates an airbag fault

Pass 18 Aug 2012 98,872 miles

srs light indicates an airbag fault

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,565 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 91,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,855 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,802 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 15 Sep 2008 63,487 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,237 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 51,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,618 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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YH52 HHE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YH52 HHE, 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 YH52 HHE registered?

YH52 HHE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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