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YP52 UVX

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,995 mi
Last recorded194,995 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 UVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 194,995 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 194,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 193,084 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 192,092 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 180,063 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 179,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 162,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 142,744 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 102,184 miles

rear silencer is corroded & blowing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 82,044 miles

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

n/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread

o/s front tyre is worn down to 2mm

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,044 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread

o/s front tyre is worn down to 2mm

o/s rear tyre is worn down to 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,810 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,810 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,436 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 16,930 miles

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

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 UVX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol 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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

YP52 UVX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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