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YR52 FVB

2002 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,474 mi
Last recorded50,474 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,474 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,474 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2012 45,401 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 43,998 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 40,608 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 36,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 36,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,956 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,954 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 10,051 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 FVB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVB, 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 YR52 FVB registered?

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

Is YR52 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 FVB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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