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YJ52 YJS

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,100 miles

injector blowing

Pass 24 May 2013 111,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 107,622 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 107,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 103,392 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 103,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 98,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 93,990 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 4 Jun 2009 93,988 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 52,921 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 52,921 miles

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

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

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 YJS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

YJ52 YJS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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