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YS52 VPX

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,483 miles

Front n/s and o/s door handles broken

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Sep 2013 96,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front o/s rear door handles brocken

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,478 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 83,478 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch brocken

emission light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,820 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 73,820 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,362 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 61,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,857 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,293 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 33,293 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 22,458 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 VPX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

YS52 VPX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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