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YW52 MWA

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,358 mi
Last recorded110,358 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 MWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake tight

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated and cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 107,525 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 106,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust & support strap badly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,927 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 100,986 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 100,986 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 93,977 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 87,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,390 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 76,384 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 67,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,276 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 65,276 miles

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

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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YW52 MWA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YW52 MWA, 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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YW52 MWA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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