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YP52 OSU

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,424 mi
Last recorded123,424 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 OSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,263 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,523 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the cord

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,466 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,494 miles

center section of exhaust corroded and weeping gasses by flexy

near side rear tyre worn unevenly and close to min tread depth

off side rear tyre tread worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

center section of exhaust corroded and weeping gasses by flexy

near side rear tyre worn unevenly and close to min tread depth

off side rear tyre tread worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,764 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

off side front tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and low on tread

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

off side front tyre BADLY worn on inner edge and low on tread

rear exhaust silencer BADLY corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 72,251 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,267 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 63,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,693 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,803 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 21,872 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 OSU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

YP52 OSU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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