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YP52 ZGG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,338 mi
Last recorded62,338 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 ZGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 62,338 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,336 miles

Drivers seat back rest has slight movement

Nearside Rear Sill has light corrosion

Offside Rear Sill has light corrosion

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,698 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,720 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drivers seat belt buckle slightly sticking

Offside Front Drivers seat slightly loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 56,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drivers seat belt buckle slightly sticking

Offside Front Drivers seat slightly loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper deteriorated

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

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

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,146 miles

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

both front discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 51,116 miles

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

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,752 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 13 Jan 2014 44,182 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 44,181 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,721 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 39,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,333 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 36,268 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 33,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,974 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 30,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracking and nails in tread

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2008 28,881 miles

N/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Parking brake lever travel requires adjustment.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 18,888 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 ZGG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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