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YP52 VJV

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 147,929 miles

Bot front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front headlight unit faded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 138,242 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 138,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear sill corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 119,664 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Sep 2014 107,594 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2013 95,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 75,066 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 75,066 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,383 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 67,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,610 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 22 Oct 2007 52,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,838 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,468 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 VJV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

YP52 VJV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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