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YK52 HHN

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,164 mi
Last recorded132,164 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 HHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 125,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 115,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,018 miles

Aux Drive belt worn

Front brake discs corroded

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

n/s/f drop link has play

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 111,018 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Aux Drive belt worn

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

n/s/f drop link has play

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,059 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,464 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,669 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,669 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 105,294 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 105,286 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise Alternator belt poor condition.

Advise O/S+ N/S/F+ N/S/R Door handle trims missing but ok at the time of test.

Advise O/S/F Headlight slight condensation but ok at the time of test.

Advise engine noise from the O/S of vehicle.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 90,009 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 90,009 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation offside front headlamp

engine undertray loose

slight brake bind offside front and offside rear

Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,676 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 71,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HHN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK52 HHN, 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 HHN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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