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YP52 VKV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,921 mi
Last recorded146,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 VKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 146,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 146,477 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 137,400 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 127,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 127,345 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 113,403 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 113,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 98,913 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 98,903 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 83,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 69,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,648 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,448 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 44,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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YP52 VKV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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