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YM02 VLC

2002 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

73,542 mi
Last recorded73,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 64,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,698 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 63,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO ABS UNIT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,560 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 62,560 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,015 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 61,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 59,438 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 59,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,646 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 57,646 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded parts of o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,742 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 55,742 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,755 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 53,755 miles

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

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

front discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,561 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 51,285 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,884 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 50,884 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,116 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 48,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,343 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

offside rear tyre has cuts but not yet showing cords

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,758 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 37,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 34,310 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 34,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,394 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 VLC is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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