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YS52 VPT

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very strong advise right on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very strong advise 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 81,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very strong advise right on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very strong advise 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,636 miles

N/S Headlight retaining moisture but not affecting light output or beam pattern

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 silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,328 miles

rear exaust section corroded.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2013 69,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exaust section corroded.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,007 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,007 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,480 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 48,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,946 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 21,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,909 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 VPT is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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