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YB02 YVZ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,162 mi
Last recorded49,162 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 YVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Fail 9 Jan 2017 49,160 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 36,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,047 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,302 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,151 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,377 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 13,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YVZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB02 YVZ, 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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What year was YB02 YVZ registered?

YB02 YVZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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