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YS52 NUB

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 NUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,933 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,572 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 81,945 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2014 62,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,203 miles

back box in poor condition

n/s/r tyre cracking plus has a nail in it

Fail 22 Feb 2013 58,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/REAR TYRE WALL STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,825 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,506 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 NUB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

YS52 NUB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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