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YC02 OCM

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,632 mi
Last recorded185,632 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 OCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 185,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe near rear flexi hose is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 175,215 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 175,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 161,666 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 134,286 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,693 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 91,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs worn/corroded

Front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Pass 11 May 2011 70,466 miles

Both brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 70,466 miles

Both brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,559 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,541 miles

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low ( possible puncture )

Fail 4 Apr 2006 34,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

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 OCM is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

YC02 OCM is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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