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YC02 YRV

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,975 mi
Last recorded109,975 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 109,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,270 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 100,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Mar 2017 94,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak on engine

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,769 miles

the o/s/f brake disc inner surface is pitted

there is an oil leak from the engine

Fail 29 Mar 2016 89,769 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

the o/s/f brake disc inner surface is pitted

there is an oil leak from the engine

Pass 13 May 2015 85,669 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded and partially incomplete

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 81,341 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 76,049 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 72,411 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 68,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 63,092 miles

exhaust system corroded and securing strap weak

Pass 16 May 2009 56,150 miles

both front tyres close to 1.6mm legal limit

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2008 48,729 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 40,446 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 40,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 32,573 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 32,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 YRV is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

YC02 YRV is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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