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YJ52 YJK

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,642 mi
Last recorded125,642 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 125,642 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2018 125,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 118,857 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 102,855 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broke

Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,895 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,664 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 70,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,425 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2010 48,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,664 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,776 miles

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorating

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support band is deteriorating

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

(8.3.1a)Damage within zone A of the swept area of the windscreen approximately 010mm diameter

Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,776 miles

(4.1D1)The nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorating

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support band is deteriorating

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

(8.3.1a)Damage within zone A of the swept area of the windscreen approximately 010mm diameter

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,717 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,717 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,712 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 YJK 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 YJK, 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 YJK is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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