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YM02 VKO

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,696 mi
Last recorded118,696 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 VKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,696 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,488 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 114,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 109,453 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 16 Nov 2015 109,452 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,766 miles

Bonnet stay missing

N/S and O/S front Tyres 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre has cracks in sidewall(2mm)

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Dec 2013 93,766 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet stay missing

N/S and O/S front Tyres 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre has cracks in sidewall(2mm)

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,712 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 78,711 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 71,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,771 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,846 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 54,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,625 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,468 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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YM02 VKO is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YM02 VKO, 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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YM02 VKO is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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