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YJ52 TJZ

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

191,639 mi
Last recorded191,639 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 TJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 191,639 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose insecure, advise repair ASAP !

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 190,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 190,842 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 189,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 189,895 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 188,390 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 188,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 187,140 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 187,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 183,221 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 172,720 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 172,720 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 159,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 159,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 152,567 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 152,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 144,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 144,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 133,260 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Fail 13 Jul 2011 133,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,073 miles

Minor damage to both front wheels

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 113,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Minor damage to both front wheels

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 89,812 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front suspension lower arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2008 67,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs close to limit on inner faces

n/side rear tyre has uneven wear?

new o/s suspension arm

o/s front top strutt mounting has play/wear

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,840 miles

front brake discs close to limit on inner faces

n/side rear tyre has uneven wear?

new o/s suspension arm

o/s front top strutt mounting has play/wear

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 46,521 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 TJZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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