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YS52 SZW

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 SZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,467 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 108,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,366 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,201 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear service brake efforts low

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,810 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,509 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 63,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,314 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 47,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,246 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,223 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 SZW is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

YS52 SZW is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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