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YR52 GKA

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,307 mi
Last recorded144,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 GKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 144,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,682 miles

Rear brake effort low

Pass 13 May 2015 118,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light in op

Pass 7 May 2014 111,822 miles

Engine noisy

Front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted

Front exhaust heatsheild insecure

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 7 May 2014 111,820 miles

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

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

Engine noisy

Front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted

Front exhaust heatsheild insecure

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 8 May 2013 107,333 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Centre brake light inop

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away and now back box is only supported by one bracket

Fail 7 May 2013 107,329 miles

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

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

Bonnet handle snapped

Both front tyres worn on edges

Centre brake light inop

Front offside fog light damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away and now back box is only supported by one bracket

Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 99,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 93,236 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,945 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,346 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 79,346 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,734 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,186 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 GKA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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