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YC02 UAY

2002 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,050 mi
Last recorded116,050 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 UAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 116,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,782 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 111,772 miles

os front outer sill has corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 110,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,964 miles

Offside Front coil spring fouling body

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fouling body

Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,177 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,630 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 102,630 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,044 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 97,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,048 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,685 miles

anti slip rubber slightly worn

arches covered with covers unable to check properly

both rear flexy hoses deteriated

brake pipes covered unable to check properly

cluth pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber broken

nearside front door hinch broken

offside front anti roll bar link rubber broken

rear n umber plate slightly faded

rear power switch near towbar slightly insecure

slight play in steering shaft to colum

Fail 24 Apr 2010

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

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

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

both rear flexy hoses deteriated

anti slip rubber slightly worn

arches covered with covers unable to check properly

brake pipes covered unable to check properly

cluth pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber broken

nearside front door hinch broken

offside front anti roll bar link rubber broken

rear n umber plate slightly faded

rear power switch near towbar slightly insecure

slight play in steering shaft to colum

Pass 11 May 2009 83,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 72,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 63,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 54,578 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 45,212 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 45,203 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 UAY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC02 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

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

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