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YP52 VLK

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,808 mi
Last recorded169,808 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 169,808 miles

minor oil leak

outer sills rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2019 167,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 164,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 164,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 162,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2017 162,483 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2016 159,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2015 151,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 139,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 133,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 130,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

head light covers faded

wipers worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 117,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 102,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 88,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,511 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 69,511 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,441 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 21,595 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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YP52 VLK is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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