2002 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · SB52 KYV
2002 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 141,824 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB52 KYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 141,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB52 KYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Citroen C3 (SB52 KYV) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SB52 KYV Mileage History
- 15/02/2023136,777 mi
- 16/02/2023136,777 mi
- 13/06/2024140,416 mi+3,639 mi
- 19/06/2025141,817 mi+1,401 mi
- 29/07/2025141,824 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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