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YP52 LWT

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,481 mi
Last recorded114,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 LWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,481 miles

offside rear tyre rubber cracking

offside+nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 114,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre getting low on shoulders of tyre

offside rear tyre rubber cracking

offside+nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,336 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 109,336 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 109,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 109,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,030 miles

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

near side front indicator slightly white

slight bind on off side rear wheel

Fail 5 Jan 2013 102,019 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front indicator slightly white

slight bind on off side rear wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,400 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,389 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 84,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,538 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,143 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 67,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 50,339 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 50,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 44,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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 LWT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LWT, 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 YP52 LWT registered?

YP52 LWT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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