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YR52 GJG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,470 mi
Last recorded127,470 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 GJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 127,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 115,083 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 114,972 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 108,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,259 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 103,259 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,398 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,398 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,488 miles

front discs corroded and scored

Fail 30 Nov 2012 86,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded and scored

Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,442 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,526 miles

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

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

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

Wipers slightly split.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 58,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wipers slightly split.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 6,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 50,071 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,836 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 32,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GJG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

YR52 GJG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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