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YJ52 MMA

2002 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,932 mi
Last recorded109,932 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,932 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 102,663 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 102,662 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper rough (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 101,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper rough (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,727 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 99,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 97,317 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,695 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,639 miles

corrosion to ns rear seat belt prescribed but not holed

Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,925 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,177 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 75,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,550 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 69,546 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,274 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 63,182 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MMA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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