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YJ52 TBK

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 TBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,144 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,655 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Rubbing in full lock (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,205 miles

exhaust system and mounting poor in condition with corrosion and slight leaks

most brake pipes surface corrosion

mot pre checks engine oil level not checked due to broken dip stick

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing uneven tread wear

prescribed and none prescribed areas and suspension components surface corrosion

service light on , engine damp with oil , rear wiper blade

some marks offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system and mounting poor in condition with corrosion and slight leaks

most brake pipes surface corrosion

mot pre checks engine oil level not checked due to broken dip stick

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing uneven tread wear

prescribed and none prescribed areas and suspension components surface corrosion

service light on , engine damp with oil , rear wiper blade

some marks offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,147 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas

exhaust heat sheilds corroded and insecure

front brake discs poor condition corrosion and wear

most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside outer sill weak with corrosion

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

service light illuminated

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion in prescribed areas

exhaust heat sheilds corroded and insecure

front brake discs poor condition corrosion and wear

most brake pipes showing corrosion

nearside outer sill weak with corrosion

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

service light illuminated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion front brake discs

exhaust back box corroded

front brakes show a brake imbalance fluctuation

rear wiper blade split

slight wheel drag offside rear ok time of inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69,612 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion front brake discs

exhaust back box corroded

front brakes show a brake imbalance fluctuation

rear wiper blade split

slight wheel drag offside rear ok time of inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,226 miles

bonnet stay missing

both front tyre edges worn smooth

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

exhaust corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in front antiroll bar

bonnet stay missing

both front tyre edges worn smooth

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

dip stick broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,060 miles

Engine oil level not checked due to end of dip stick missing

Exhaust system in poor condition (corrosion)

Front to rear brake pipes at body mountings surface corrosion (cleaned & greased)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,135 miles

Engine oil level not checked due to end of dip stick missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 52,135 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine oil level not checked due to end of dip stick missing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Spare wheel in boot tyre flat

Windscreen wipers split

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,978 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 38,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,364 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 32,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,753 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 23,753 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 22,811 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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YJ52 TBK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YJ52 TBK, 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 TBK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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