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YS52 KZZ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 KZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,395 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 96,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,791 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,175 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 89,175 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,112 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 85,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,364 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 80,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,532 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,470 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 69,470 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,029 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Dec 2007 54,009 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 54,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,677 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,677 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 30,374 miles

n/s/f fog inop

n/s/f inner arch cover loose

slight play in o/s/f suspension

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 KZZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KZZ, 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 KZZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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