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YT52 UUS

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,395 mi
Last recorded99,395 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 UUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak not dripping at present but under body saturated

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,414 miles

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

Rear foot brake efforts low

Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear foot brake efforts low

rear lower engine mtg weak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,745 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 91,745 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,646 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,602 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed and inner (6.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,811 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,247 miles

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cut on inside sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,580 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has cut on inside sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,753 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,574 miles

bonnet stay broken

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,574 miles

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

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

bonnet stay broken

front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 8 Oct 2009 62,158 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,926 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,756 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 UUS is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UUS, 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 UUS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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