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YP52 VKB

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,360 mi
Last recorded56,360 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 VKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,360 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 56,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mud guard insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread split but not exposing cord or ply

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front mud guard insecure

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall split but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear centre tread tyre splitting but not exposing cord or ply

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Inner wall cut all way round but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread showing cracks

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut all way round but not exposing cord or ply

Fail 12 Nov 2015 50,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread showing cracks

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut all way round but not exposing cord or ply

Fail 20 Nov 2014 47,592 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,592 miles

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

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,910 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,070 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 19,508 miles

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

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,880 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,145 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 32,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,122 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 30 Oct 2008 23,503 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,259 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 20,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 12,618 miles

rear wiper split

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 VKB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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