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YC02 WLE

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,601 mi
Last recorded177,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 177,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 134,105 miles

Clonk under steering wheel when going side to side.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 134,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked, (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked, (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light, (5.4.2)

Clonk under steering wheel when going side to side.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 125,219 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Dec 2014 114,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,373 miles

Rear silencer support bracket corroded but suported by modified repair

Fail 10 Jul 2013 113,263 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear silencer support bracket corroded but suported by modified repair

Pass 29 Jun 2012 109,467 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 104,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,214 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 84,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear bump stop missing

o/s/front and n/s/front lower suspension arm bushes perished

o/s/front door stay not latching

o/s/rear plastic under tray insecure

rear No plate poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,658 miles

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 WLE is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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