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YR52 FXD

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 103,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 101,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,290 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 91,420 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside washer poor

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,864 miles

back box corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,853 miles

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,254 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,254 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,933 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,432 miles

Please Note:- Clutch is close to slipping,Rec Attention be sort

nearside front lower ball joint has play--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,302 miles

(1.4A.2d)The offside and the nearside front indicators are slightly discoloured

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn

(3.7.2d)The front service brakes during their application are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts duringt their application and reducing mode are at 22%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is deteriorating

(8.2.3)The offside and the nearside windscreen washers are over shooting the swept area

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

(1.4A.2d)The offside and the nearside front indicators are slightly discoloured

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are slightly worn

(3.7.2d)The front service brakes during their application are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes efforts duringt their application and reducing mode are at 22%,which indicates they are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is deteriorating

(8.2.3)The offside and the nearside windscreen washers are over shooting the swept area

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,255 miles

(1.5A.1d)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(2.4G.3)The nearside front antiroll bar linkage rod ball pins slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change throughout their operating range are approximately 050Kgf indifferent,which indicates they are ready for servide

Fail 15 Oct 2009 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(1.5A.1d)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.5A.1d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is deteriorating

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change throughout their operating range are approximately 050Kgf indifferent,which indicates they are ready for servide

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,134 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,559 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 24,559 miles

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

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 FXD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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