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YM02 MVR

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,638 mi
Last recorded60,638 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 MVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,638 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,105 miles

both front tyres inner treads showing uneven wear recomend to be checked and rectified,

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,710 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 40,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear discs rusted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,279 miles

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

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear discs rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,279 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,377 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YM02 MVR is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM02 MVR, 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 YM02 MVR registered?

YM02 MVR is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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