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YC02 OBS

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,922 mi
Last recorded76,922 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 OBS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,922 miles

Oil leak

center part of exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,920 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

center part of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers only work on fast speed

Pass 13 Jul 2013 64,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,262 miles

front wipers only work on 2nd speed

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,262 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

front wipers only work on 2nd speed

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,950 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,014 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 48,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise wipers only wor on fast speed

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,255 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,344 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 24,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YC02 OBS 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 64.3%.

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 YC02 OBS, 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 YC02 OBS registered?

YC02 OBS is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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