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YX52 ZDM

2002 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,175 mi
Last recorded130,175 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 ZDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 130,175 miles

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

bonnet release braken

both rear shock absorbers damp with oil

engine oil low

front to rear brake pipes corroding, o/s worse

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r park brake binding on

no bonnet prop

park brake travel

service on dash

slight fluctuation on both front and rear brakes

Fail 9 May 2016 130,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shape (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tread damage (4.1.D.1b)

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

bonnet release braken

both rear shock absorbers damp with oil

engine oil low

front to rear brake pipes corroding, o/s worse

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r park brake binding on

no bonnet prop

park brake travel

service on dash

slight fluctuation on both front and rear brakes

Pass 19 May 2015 119,277 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Many small stones and cuts in rear tyres

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

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

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 16 May 2015 119,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Many small stones and cuts in rear tyres

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

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

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

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 20 May 2014 113,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust systewm deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2014 113,839 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust systewm deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper arm not connected

Pass 7 May 2010 104,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension bumpstops missing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 104,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension bumpstops missing

Fail 1 Feb 2010 104,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 95,082 miles

front and rear brake disces corroing

front number plate deteriorating

in car bonnet pull not secuer

no bonet stay

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 95,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake disces corroing

front number plate deteriorating

in car bonnet pull not secuer

no bonet stay

no covers on number plate lights

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear tyre low on presser

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 93,969 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay missing

both fogs broken

front no plate slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 28 Dec 2007 85,976 miles

Bonnet release broken

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

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

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

O/S/F fog lamp damaged.

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

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

nearside rear number plate light lens missing.

offside front fog light not working.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 73,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

Nearside rear number plate light lens missing.

Offside front fog light not working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZDM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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