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YX52 VKD

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,757 mi
Last recorded147,757 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 VKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 147,757 miles

both front headlamp lenses dirty,reverse lamp inop,front wipers not great,drivers front lower balljoint deteriorating,underbody-sills-suspension-springs-drivers rear brake pipe rusting,exhaust blow front

passenger front outer cv boot damp,sills covered in filler-sealer,front-rear brake discs rusting-deteriorating,rear wheels binding,drivers rear tyre tread bulged,battery weak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 138,796 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 138,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s/r outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s/f (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,610 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear discs in poor condition

Rear exaust baffal broken

Fail 20 Sep 2016 132,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear discs in poor condition

Rear exaust baffal broken

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,095 miles

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored

Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 118,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 115,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 115,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 110,103 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,429 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 106,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 106,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,291 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,198 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 86,198 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,240 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Oct 2007 71,240 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,722 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,115 miles

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

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

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

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 VKD is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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