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YS52 VUP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,867 mi
Last recorded95,867 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,867 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit pluss wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded a (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,886 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 86,886 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,376 miles

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

front disc scored

Pass 5 Dec 2013 59,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,162 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 49,162 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,874 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,376 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,089 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,664 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,003 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 11,994 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 VUP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

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

Is YS52 VUP safe to buy?

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