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YB02 YWV

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 YWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,168 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center pipe corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2024 66,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center pipe corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2023 62,358 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2023 62,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,633 miles

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

both outer sills corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,322 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe in wheel arch greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipe corroded but not yet considered excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe in wheel arch greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 32,258 miles

Exhaust back and centre boxes badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 23,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,439 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 21,627 miles

center and rear silencers corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 21,614 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

center and rear silencers corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 20,870 miles

Outer skin of rear silencer corroded through but not blowing or insecure

Pass 14 May 2012 19,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,244 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 15,244 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,831 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 YWV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

YB02 YWV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YB02 YWV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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