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YT52 RMY

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 RMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 137,735 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 137,733 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 135,744 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 135,744 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rack Gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,081 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 129,081 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 125,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,242 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,242 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 115,840 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 115,840 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 109,747 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 104,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on exhaust system,front and centre sections

outer skin corroded on centre silencer

Fail 20 Jul 2012 104,748 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on exhaust system,front and centre sections

outer skin corroded on centre silencer

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,274 miles

slight free play at nearside of steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2011 96,274 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight free play at nearside of steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,850 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate stained

Fail 6 Sep 2010 89,850 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate stained

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,339 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 74,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,309 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 RMY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RMY, 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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YT52 RMY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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