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YM02 VLB

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 VLB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,171 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main front to reaqr pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen scratched arc created by wiper blade. (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,973 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Forward bush dislocated from arm. (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer support strap rotted through (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main front to reaqr pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Screen scratched arc created by wiper blade. (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,684 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded and peeling off but not presenting any emission leak

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper Clearing But is Slightly Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Cylinder From Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Bracket/ clamp corroded and broken but exhaust system still Adequately Supported

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,684 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded and peeling off but not presenting any emission leak

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre Scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper Clearing But is Slightly Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Cylinder From Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Bracket/ clamp corroded and broken but exhaust system still Adequately Supported

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,513 miles

Exhaust mid and rear boxes corroded and outer skin peeling.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 76,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust mid and rear boxes corroded and outer skin peeling.

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

Nearside wiper blade not cleaning screen.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,692 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded and peeling.

Nearside wiper blade smearing screen.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,711 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes have outer skin badly corroded and peeling.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre and rear exhaust boxes have outer skin badly corroded and peeling.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 46,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,446 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,157 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,957 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 VLB is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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