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YS52 FEP

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,785 mi
Last recorded129,785 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 FEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,279 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,418 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 124,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,396 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 120,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust back and mounting corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2012 109,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,000 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,320 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 99,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,386 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 77,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 54,317 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 54,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,714 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,303 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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YS52 FEP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 YS52 FEP, 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 YS52 FEP registered?

YS52 FEP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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