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YK52 AOO

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 AOO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,930 miles

Nearside Front link arm has play

Nearside steering rack has play

brake disc inner faces poor

engine covers and under trays fitted

play in steering system

slight distortion rear tyres

Fail 1 Oct 2015 119,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front link arm has play

Nearside steering rack has play

brake disc inner faces poor

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight distortion rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 109,731 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,570 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 91,141 miles

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

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

n/s/ washer jet poor

slight condensation on o/s head light

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,141 miles

n/s/ washer jet poor

slight condensation on o/s head light

Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,141 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 84,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,968 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 79,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,844 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 70,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,095 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 36,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YK52 AOO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK52 AOO, 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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YK52 AOO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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