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YP52 WJG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,764 mi
Last recorded149,764 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 149,764 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 149,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 144,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 144,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 138,567 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 138,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,229 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 126,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,229 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 126,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,403 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2015 118,401 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,510 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

exhaust bracket corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 110,510 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

exhaust bracket corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,105 miles

exhaust mounting weak

o/s/r bump stop missing

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,472 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket weak

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,650 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer corroding around strap

wear on front discs

Fail 11 Oct 2012 88,650 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear bump stop missing

rear silencer corroding around strap

wear on front discs

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front suspension noisey

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,945 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,945 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

slight play in osf anti roll bar link rod

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,145 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,145 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,068 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 WJG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

YP52 WJG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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