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2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,989 mi
Last recorded135,989 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 135,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 135,931 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc fractured both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 135,408 miles

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)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 135,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 135,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

Front No brake pads inspection

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,156 miles

Front brake discs corroded and poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2016 129,156 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,337 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 123,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box rubber broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 116,419 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front inner wing liner insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2014 116,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front inner wing liner insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhust cover coming away from exhust system

Fail 19 Aug 2013 110,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhust cover coming away from exhust system

Pass 22 Oct 2012 103,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,231 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 90,667 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,338 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Dec 2008 71,496 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Jan 2008 62,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,187 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 VPN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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