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YP52 LGN

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,490 mi
Last recorded99,490 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 LGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,490 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 95,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box and clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,204 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,427 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 72,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear tyres @ 5mm n/s front tyre 4mm o/s front tyre 5mm

Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres @ 5mm n/s front tyre 4mm o/s front tyre 5mm

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,375 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 56,876 miles

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

The wheel alignment requires attention.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 28,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 21,248 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 21,201 miles

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

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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YP52 LGN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YP52 LGN, 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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YP52 LGN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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