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YB02 OEL

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,403 mi
Last recorded77,403 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 OEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,403 miles

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

front exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres different size to front

Fail 10 Apr 2014 77,402 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,772 miles

Center brake light not working

Deep cut to N/S/F tyre NOT showing cords at time of test

N/S/R bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Repair to rear exhaust hanger

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 72,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Center brake light not working

Deep cut to N/S/F tyre NOT showing cords at time of test

N/S/R bump stop missing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Repair to rear exhaust hanger

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,721 miles

rear exhaust poor condition + exhaust band corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition + exhaust band corroded

very slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,782 miles

both front discs slightly warn

n/s/f inner brake pad on wear limit

n/s/r coil spring has slight corrosion

o/s/f headlamp condensated but good pattern

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,514 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Aug 2007 34,248 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 34,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,588 miles

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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YB02 OEL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB02 OEL, 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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YB02 OEL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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