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YM52 EFB

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,763 mi
Last recorded97,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 EFB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 97,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 97,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,247 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,490 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

o/s/f link arm dust cover deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,490 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1/ centre exhaust box detereating.2/ front pads getting low.3/ offside front drop link dust cover detereating.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,637 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/r light cluster

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 73,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 65,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,035 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,835 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 49,835 miles

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

o/s/r lens broke

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,930 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 42,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,536 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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YM52 EFB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM52 EFB, 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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YM52 EFB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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