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YM02 ZBG

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,530 mi
Last recorded102,530 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 ZBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 102,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 102,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 97,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 97,047 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,542 miles

Front brake discs corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 width (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded floor section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,542 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake discs corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 width (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded floor section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

eml light on

Fail 13 Feb 2014 76,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

eml light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,640 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on.

engine oil dipstick incomplete.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 70,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on.

engine oil dipstick incomplete.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

center exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,513 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

center exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 38,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

near side front tyre slight cracking in side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,671 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,431 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 ZBG is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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