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YR52 FTC

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 96,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deteriorated on both sidewalls and has a nail in it. (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,841 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 87,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 87,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

middle brake light not working

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,855 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

centre brake light inop

corrosion started in o/s/r sill

engine management light on

exhaust corroded + back box bracket broken but system supported

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r outer door handle incomplete

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,835 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroding but unable to check properly due to cover

centre brake light inop

corrosion started in o/s/r sill

engine management light on

exhaust corroded + back box bracket broken but system supported

n/s/r outer door handle incomplete

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars, lower on stepped edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [165/70/14t]

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2013 79,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light inop

engine management light on

exhausat back box corroded + mounting bracket insecure

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [165/70/14t]

n/s/r outer door handle incomplete

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on stepped edge

o/s/r suspension bump stop insecure, n/s missing

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in both ball joints

Fail 15 Feb 2013 79,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light inop

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

engine management light on

exhausat back box corroded + mounting bracket insecure

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [165/70/14t]

n/s/r outer door handle incomplete

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on stepped edge

o/s/r suspension bump stop insecure, n/s missing

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in both ball joints

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,685 miles

centre brake light inop

condensation in headlamps

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded + mounting bracket broken but system supported by other mountings

indicator wing repeaters colours started to fade

n/s/r suspension bump stop split

rear number plate started to deteriorate

unable to check brake linings through wheels

Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,602 miles

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

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

centre brake light inop

condensation in headlamps

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded + mounting bracket broken but system supported by other mountings

indicator wing repeaters colours started to fade

n/s/r suspension bump stop split

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm [165/70/14t]

rear number plate started to deteriorate

unable to check brake linings through wheels

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,102 miles

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

condensation in o/s headlamp + pattern faint

engine management light staying on

exhaust back box corroding

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,810 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

engine management light on

exhaust back box started to corrode

high level brake light inop

Fail 15 Feb 2010 60,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in o/s headlamp

engine management light on

exhaust back box started to corrode

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre started to wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [165/70/14t]

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,354 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged not to inner cord yet [165/70/14t]

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 42,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,629 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 22,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FTC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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