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YS52 PVN

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

112,133 mi
Last recorded112,133 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 PVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,133 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear shocker corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 112,133 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear shocker corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 110,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner wall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 110,318 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's wearing on inner wall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 108,299 miles

both front coil spring's corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 108,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

drivers check strap loose

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,780 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

clutch bite high

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,104 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 72,104 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,914 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Slight wear in offside steering rack end

Fail 12 Apr 2012 66,914 miles

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)

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Slight wear in offside steering rack end

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,118 miles

Front brakes in poor condition

Front wheel alignment slightly out

Nearside 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)

Radiator slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,118 miles

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

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

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

Drivers wiper blade split

Front brakes in poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel alignment slightly out

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

Radiator slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,791 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,791 miles

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

Front tracking out

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,562 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 48,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 32,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,575 miles

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

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 25,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PVN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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