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YK52 NHL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,735 mi
Last recorded136,735 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 136,735 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre and tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 136,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre and tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 127,566 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2014 116,769 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 116,769 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 104,725 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 20 May 2013 104,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2012 95,162 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 95,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,850 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 80,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 74,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,671 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,729 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 61,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,962 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 34,527 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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YK52 NHL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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