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YF02 KVU

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 KVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 88,238 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 86,266 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 86,266 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil dipstick broken

Fail 3 May 2017 84,118 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel arch liner is loose.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil dipstick broken

Pass 26 Apr 2016 79,750 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 79,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,200 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,385 miles

n/s windscreen wiper split at ends o/s windscreen wiper split at ends rear exhaust back box outer covering corroded and loose, strap broken but still supported

Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s windscreen wiper split at ends o/s windscreen wiper split at ends rear exhaust back box outer covering corroded and loose, strap broken but still supported

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,986 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,473 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,307 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,106 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,785 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 KVU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF02 KVU, 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 YF02 KVU registered?

YF02 KVU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YF02 KVU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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