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YB02 UCP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,155 mi
Last recorded207,155 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 207,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 207,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 186,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 186,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front drop links worn front pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 165,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 147,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 147,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,414 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 130,414 miles

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

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

front drop links worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 112,521 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,695 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 95,695 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,840 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,329 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 59,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

leak on radiator

Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 16,795 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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YB02 UCP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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