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YX52 UWH

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,478 mi
Last recorded112,478 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 UWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 112,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

sump leaking

Pass 21 Aug 2020 104,800 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 104,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,089 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 98,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 81,442 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 68,253 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 68,246 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,958 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,958 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,002 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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YX52 UWH is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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