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YS52 PUV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,614 mi
Last recorded136,614 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 136,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,811 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 128,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases were the middle pipe joins to the back box (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 117,431 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle seat belt (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases were the middle pipe joins to the back box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,796 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,576 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,412 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,661 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,216 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,222 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 25,037 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 PUV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS52 PUV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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