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YF02 HGY

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,226 mi
Last recorded108,226 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 HGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 108,226 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of car corroded

Fail 30 May 2020 108,226 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 185/60/15 should be 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of car corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,930 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,926 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,133 miles

Nearside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm approx

Fail 14 Dec 2017 89,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs badly corroded inner faces

Nearside rear front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm approx

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,733 miles

N/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (At rear)

Oil leaks.

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 82,733 miles

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

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

N/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (At rear)

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,946 miles

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,951 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,951 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 57,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 55,935 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 55,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 54,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,377 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,376 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,921 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,743 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,888 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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YF02 HGY is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YF02 HGY, 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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YF02 HGY is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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