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YX52 GXV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 91,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,093 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,243 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,243 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BOTH WIPERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT AT ENDS BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,213 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,213 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,213 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,753 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,845 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 20,845 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GXV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GXV, 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 YX52 GXV registered?

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

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