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YC02 OFJ

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,536 miles

both front to rears corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2014 95,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f strut top stiff

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/ side repeater lens missing

water in header tank low

Fail 20 Jan 2014 91,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/ side repeater lens missing

water in header tank low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,130 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,130 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN AND PITTED

Battery insecure

ENGINE OIL LOW

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED

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

Oil leak

REAR WIPER WORN

SLIGHT LEAK MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST

Pass 16 Aug 2010 83,308 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 62,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Fail 18 May 2007 62,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 48,578 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 48,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 OFJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OFJ, 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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YC02 OFJ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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