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YT52 OTM

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,110 mi
Last recorded90,110 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 OTM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroded at rear.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside sill corroded at rear.

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,238 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,972 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached refit (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,647 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 77,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported replace (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc new clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,831 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,850 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,797 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,797 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,939 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,038 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,038 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,501 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,440 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,632 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 35,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,731 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,476 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 30,476 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,408 miles

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

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

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 OTM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

YT52 OTM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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