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AP02 SYA

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 SYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,275 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,985 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,710 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,945 miles

Rear rear exhaust box very rusty and exhaust band about to break

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,377 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,374 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,724 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,685 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,403 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2007 52,831 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,414 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 36,414 miles

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

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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AP02 SYA is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AP02 SYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP02 SYA registered?

AP02 SYA is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is AP02 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 SYA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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