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YJ52 VWU

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,475 mi
Last recorded87,475 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,240 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 38,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,819 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 5,791 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,325 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 VWU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWU, 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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What year was YJ52 VWU registered?

YJ52 VWU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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