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YK52 GWU

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,850 mi
Last recorded132,850 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 118,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,378 miles

Bonnet release defective

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Feb 2014 107,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Bonnet release defective

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Rear wiper split

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,492 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,855 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 88,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,499 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,767 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 74,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,984 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,491 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 61,490 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GWU 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 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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