MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Wiper Blade is missing.
Service Lamp is on.
Front Brake Pads are approaching low, and the Discs have a developed wear lip. Both Components require replacement within 3 months.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Low Reserve Travel on Handbrake Mechanism.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Bump Stops are missing.
Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.
Front Brake Pads are approaching low, and the Discs have a developed wear lip. Both Components require replacement within 3 months.
Low Reserve Travel on Handbrake Mechanism.
Rear Bump Stops are missing.
Rear Registration Plate is deteriorating.
Rear Wiper Blade is missing.
Service Lamp is on.
External Trim loose on N/S/F door.
Front Anti-Rollbar Link Rods, both lower ball joints have slight play.
Front Bumper Splitter missing, and lower section of N/S/F Wing Liner clips missing, NOT insecure to any great degree.
Gear Lever bushings appear to be dry, making operation slightly stiff.
N/S Wing Repeater Lamp Bulb, beggining to fade from amber, but not yet showing white.
O/S/F Door Check Strap Loose on A-Pillar.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
External Trim loose on N/S/F door.
Front Anti-Rollbar Link Rods, both lower ball joints have slight play.
Front Bumper Splitter missing, and lower section of N/S/F Wing Liner clips missing, NOT insecure to any great degree.
Gear Lever bushings appear to be dry, making operation slightly stiff.
Handbrake caliper levers, slow to return, but do not affect operation.
N/S Wing Repeater Lamp Bulb, beggining to fade from amber, but not yet showing white.
O/S/F Door Check Strap Loose on A-Pillar.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/r tyre , wear on outer wall
o/s/f tyre tread close to legal limit
rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and parting from silencer
rear suspension rubber bump stops missing
slight play in steering column
wear on drivers and rear centre seat belts
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake slightly high
n/s/r tyre , wear on outer wall
o/s/f tyre tread close to legal limit
rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and parting from silencer
rear suspension rubber bump stops missing
slight play in steering column
wear on drivers and rear centre seat belts
both front anti roll bar link rods , joints worn
n/s/f tyre outer wall worn ,cords not visible at this time but must be close
rear brake pads getting low
rear silencer heavily corroded
rear suspension bump stops , rubbers missing
wipers worn
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front anti roll bar link rods , joints worn
n/s/f tyre outer wall worn ,cords not visible at this time but must be close
rear brake pads getting low
rear silencer heavily corroded
rear suspension bump stops , rubbers missing
wipers worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
horn wiring plug appears to be broken off
n/s/f tyre ,outer wall worn
securing bolts missing from front wing liners to front lower panel [2]
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YS52 NVU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 NVU, 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 NVU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2002.
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