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YX52 UWP

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 UWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,945 miles

Both outer sill at rear slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded and poor

Surface cracks in both rear tyres and low on tread

Fail 1 Nov 2016 97,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

Both outer sill at rear slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded and poor

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

Surface cracks in both rear tyres and low on tread

Pass 30 Oct 2015 95,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs and pads worn

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 88,419 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,835 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,650 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 82,650 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 80,119 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,247 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 75,247 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,210 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,021 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 UWP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

YX52 UWP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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