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YH52 HRD

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,786 mi
Last recorded109,786 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 HRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,881 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 107,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,883 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,173 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,828 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,577 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,565 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 53,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,359 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,359 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 47,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,627 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 HRD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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