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YH52 HNW

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,968 mi
Last recorded177,968 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 HNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 177,968 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 165,711 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 165,711 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 162,264 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 162,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 151,157 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 151,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 137,897 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 123,523 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 123,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,122 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,557 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,821 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 67,742 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 56,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front nearside fog lamp lense cracked. Both rear tyres close to legal limit. Bonnet prop stay retaining clip broken. Both number plates have backing which is starting to blemish.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,105 miles

front nearside fog lamp lense cracked. Both rear tyres close to legal limit. Bonnet prop stay retaining clip broken. Both number plates have backing which is starting to blemish.

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 HNW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HNW, 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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YH52 HNW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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