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YS52 PXG

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,289 mi
Last recorded132,289 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 PXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 132,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 125,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

offside front to rear pipe painted at rear unable to assess corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2016 120,502 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in front of rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder in drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,862 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock absorbers corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 29 Sep 2015 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front 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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear shock absorbers corroded and slightly leaking

excessive oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,041 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,041 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,501 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight brake bind n/s front

Fail 9 Oct 2013 108,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,245 miles

advise nearside rear bumper bar crash panel section damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2012 101,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

advise nearside rear bumper bar crash panel section damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,398 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 72,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,737 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 54,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,576 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade cut, clearing screan

Fail 21 Nov 2005 32,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,774 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 PXG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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