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YP52 LWA

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,642 mi
Last recorded43,642 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 LWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,642 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 100,810 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers poor

Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,066 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release lever insecure but operational

Fail 16 Aug 2016 81,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to wires (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release lever insecure but operational

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 70,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,247 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 59,247 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 6 Aug 2012 57,890 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,817 miles

back box corroded

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,727 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 50,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,694 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 20,281 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 LWA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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