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YP52 LJF

2002 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,960 mi
Last recorded76,960 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 LJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 76,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visable lines covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Visible brake component corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Vissable brake component corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 71,314 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Visible brake component corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Vissable brake component corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,687 miles

Back box corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,841 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All front bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Back box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 57,135 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,882 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 50,881 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,602 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 44,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

bonnet stay missing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,990 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 42,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,646 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 36,646 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,584 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

offside rear tyre inner walls cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked

offside rear tyre inner walls cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,414 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 21,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,084 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 12,942 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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YP52 LJF is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP52 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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