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YM02 VZZ

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,616 mi
Last recorded155,616 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 155,616 miles

Backbox corroded

Nearside Front door and wing damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 151,530 miles

Backbox corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Outer both sills corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 151,526 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Backbox corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Outer both sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,118 miles

Engine oil sump is slightly corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 136,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,605 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

dip stick broken

handbrake feels notchy

water in o/s headlamp

Fail 7 Jun 2014 124,605 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

dip stick broken

handbrake feels notchy

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 8 Jun 2013 117,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 112,168 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

2 x front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 105,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper wear indicators illuminated

both number plates deteriated

Pass 29 May 2010 99,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers wear indicator showing

h/level brake light in op

Pass 6 Jun 2009 89,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 77,446 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 54,100 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

front bumper is insecure

o/s front tyre is worn to 2mm

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 VZZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

YM02 VZZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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