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YJ52 LUS

2002 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

110,141 mi
Last recorded110,141 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 LUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,839 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 104,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,817 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,366 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,359 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,940 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,607 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 62,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeaters x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 58,184 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 58,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,758 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 53,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 44,461 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,461 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,301 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,775 miles

Steering rack bed has lift when on full right lock and slight lift when in the straight ahead position, but does not cause steering wheel to have free play.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 37,775 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,455 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,047 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 26,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,758 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 22,758 miles

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

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

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

Left rear tyre is a directional tread pattern and is fitted so that the rotation is the wrong direction

Pass 15 Jan 2007 19,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 14,820 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 14,820 miles

Nearside Front 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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YJ52 LUS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 YJ52 LUS, 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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YJ52 LUS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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