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YT52 CZS

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,218 mi
Last recorded83,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 CZS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 83,218 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 May 2018 83,218 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2017 78,113 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & centre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,718 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 75,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer not secure and mount bracket broke. (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,213 miles

link slight movement

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,036 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,886 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear back box slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,341 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,919 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,342 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 44,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,159 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 28,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,701 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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YT52 CZS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT52 CZS, 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 YT52 CZS registered?

YT52 CZS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YT52 CZS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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