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YX52 GWG

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,439 mi
Last recorded111,439 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 111,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 97,628 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,568 miles

o/s/r tyre on limits

rear box and bracket in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

lower engine mount excessively deteriorated and will become an MOT failure as of jan 2012

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

power steering slightly easier to turn right than left indicating the start of a fault

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded through but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front discs heavily pitted at inner faces

Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,241 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs heavily pitted at inner faces

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 61,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,897 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,239 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,665 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 40,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 29,474 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SLIGHT CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL.

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

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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YX52 GWG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX52 GWG, 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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YX52 GWG is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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