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YS52 KUE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,660 mi
Last recorded80,660 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 KUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,987 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 62,133 miles

Offside Front Upper mount play and rough turning

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions carried out with owners consent engine rattles

engine cover

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 62,133 miles

Emissions not tested engine rattling (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper mount play and rough turning

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,624 miles

rear box corroded

rear wiper worn

oil leak

Nearside Rear shock weeping

Offside Front fog lamp

both no plate deteriorated/cracked

due to the alloy type- unable to inspect brake pads

engine cover obscuring some components

front indicators faded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 56,624 miles

Nearside Rear shock weeping

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fog lamp

both no plate deteriorated/cracked

due to the alloy type- unable to inspect brake pads

engine cover obscuring some components

front indicators faded

oil leak

rear box corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,846 miles

Due to the alloy type - unable to fully inspect the brake pads

engine cover obscuring some components

rear wiper worn

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,846 miles

Due to the alloy type - unable to fully inspect the brake pads

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover obscuring some components

rear wiper worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,185 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,185 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,528 miles

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

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

small cuts in nsr tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2014 36,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear brake discs are corroded

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,400 miles

rear disc's slightly pitted

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both front anti-rollbar droplinks

Fail 24 Mar 2010 31,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,924 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,496 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 KUE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

YS52 KUE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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