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YJ52 YJW

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,928 miles

both inner rack ends slight play

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both inner rack ends slight play

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,874 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,558 miles

Slight damage to offside front wheel arch

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,666 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,454 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 34,454 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,454 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 YJW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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