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YC02 YRP

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,586 mi
Last recorded96,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 YRP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,424 miles

cover missing from offside number plate light

Fail 3 Jun 2014 91,399 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cover missing from offside number plate light

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2012 85,032 miles

battery insecure

nearside front tyre nail in tread and low air pressure

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyre screw in tread

Fail 31 May 2012 85,030 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre nail in tread and low air pressure

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,560 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to the limit on edges

Pass 25 May 2010 78,089 miles

battery insecure

rear cross member and boot floor distorted due to accident damage

Fail 24 May 2010 78,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

rear cross member and boot floor distorted due to accident damage

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,670 miles

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 May 2008 71,242 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 71,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 64,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 53,725 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 YRP is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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