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YS52 FCY

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,310 mi
Last recorded128,310 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 FCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 128,310 miles

Nearside Front n.s.f tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 128,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front n.s.f tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 123,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

slight play inner rack joint

Pass 19 Feb 2015 113,099 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust rubber mounting cracked and pershield.

o.s.f light accptable beam patten.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 113,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

exhaust rubber mounting cracked and pershield.

o.s.f light accptable beam patten.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 107,048 miles

accpetable beam patten n.s.f headlight.

both front brake discs corroded inner faces.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 102,500 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 102,500 miles

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

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

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

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 26 Jan 2013 98,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,860 miles

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

knocking noise under vehicle unable to find source

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,610 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 62,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,340 miles

advise nsr tyre 1.6 mm on inside

advise osf fog light glass broken

Fail 24 Oct 2008 53,340 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nsr tyre 1.6 mm on inside

advise osf fog light glass broken

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,560 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 30,981 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,288 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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YS52 FCY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS52 FCY, 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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YS52 FCY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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