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YS52 NVU

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 NVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 115,989 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 112,425 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,590 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 97,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,965 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,020 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,020 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,761 miles

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.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,761 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 71,028 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,292 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,929 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,870 miles

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]

Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,309 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 54,309 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 45,092 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 45,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,994 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 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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