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YX52 ZFJ

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,677 mi
Last recorded120,677 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 ZFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 120,677 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 117,007 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 101,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,047 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 71,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,861 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,764 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 27,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,475 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 12,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,111 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 ZFJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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