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YR52 EKA

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,659 mi
Last recorded131,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 EKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,412 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 124,103 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 123,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 118,283 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,099 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 89,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 17,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 17,642 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 75,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 61,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 53,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,381 miles

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

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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YR52 EKA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR52 EKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR52 EKA registered?

YR52 EKA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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