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YN52 YMC

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,062 mi
Last recorded81,062 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 YMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,062 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 81,050 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 80,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,991 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 52,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,140 miles

eml light on bu t not affecting emissions

Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 39,747 miles

Offside coil spring broken front (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,602 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 17,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,604 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,008 miles

1.n/s rear tyre slightly perished 2.very slight play in o/s front drop link

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,320 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,537 miles

1.rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,867 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges 2.o/s front tyre perrished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 3,098 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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YN52 YMC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN52 YMC, 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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What year was YN52 YMC registered?

YN52 YMC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YN52 YMC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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