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YM02 ZCJ

2002 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 ZCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 82,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 78,981 miles

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

rear service brake just met pass limit

Fail 5 May 2017 78,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear service brake just met pass limit

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,273 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 75,270 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,236 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,236 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front subframe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,466 miles

bonnet stay missing

front sub frame has surface corrosion

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,689 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 9 Aug 2011 50,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 45,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,689 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,899 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 33,899 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,626 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 ZCJ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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