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YS52 YJJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,518 mi
Last recorded78,518 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 78,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,914 miles

Offside Rear sill is slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill is slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 72,369 miles

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded at rear

Fail 3 Jul 2017 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded at rear

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 69,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,318 miles

rear tyres are slightly cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,299 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,595 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,897 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,985 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 47,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,788 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,093 miles

Both front tyres just legal,needs tracking

Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,364 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 YJJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

YS52 YJJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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