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YC02 OZP

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,850 mi
Last recorded59,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,850 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 59,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on pipe work to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,640 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,860 miles

Front discs and pads wearing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

injectors leaking combustion gas

service indicator illuminated

fumes inside vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2017 42,860 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working flashes on and off when tapped (1.2.1b)

Front discs and pads wearing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

injectors leaking combustion gas

oil at min

service indicator illuminated

fumes inside vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,029 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 33,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,611 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 23,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,620 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,216 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 21,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,871 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,388 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 19,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 17,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 17,403 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 OZP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

YC02 OZP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YC02 OZP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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