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YR52 FTV

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,553 mi
Last recorded39,553 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 39,553 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 39,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear mudguard insecure

hi level brake light in-op

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres slight crackes in sidewall

no access to spare

Pass 1 Aug 2006 10,233 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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YR52 FTV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FTV, 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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How do I check the history of YR52 FTV?

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What year was YR52 FTV registered?

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

Is YR52 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 FTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR52 FTV have outstanding finance?

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