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YS52 PXB

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 PXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,943 miles

headlight adjusters

offside headlight pattern

slight play in rack

Fail 8 Mar 2013 113,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

offside headlight pattern

slight play in rack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 95,518 miles

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2011 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,649 miles

rear section of exhaust and reare bracket corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,648 miles

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

rear section of exhaust and reare bracket corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 57,489 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 57,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,527 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 PXB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

YS52 PXB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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The MOT history for YS52 PXB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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