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YW52 NTX

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,303 mi
Last recorded128,303 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 NTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,303 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 121,033 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 121,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,872 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 113,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,299 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 98,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,249 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 94,249 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,674 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 82,085 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 82,085 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 61,927 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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YW52 NTX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NTX, 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 YW52 NTX registered?

YW52 NTX is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YW52 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW52 NTX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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