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YS52 VUC

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,091 miles

back box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,135 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 50,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,117 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 47,117 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,612 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 23,410 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 VUC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

YS52 VUC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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