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YM02 ZJU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,717 mi
Last recorded100,717 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,309 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,304 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.E.D bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,010 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 85,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,442 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 80,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,742 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 77,742 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,764 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,899 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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

Rear brake efforts low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,899 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Rear brake efforts low

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,974 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,974 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,600 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

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

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

Wipers do not self park

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,649 miles

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front top suspension mount noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,647 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front top suspension mount noisy

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,805 miles

bonnet release catch insecure

centre brake light n/w

front reg plate deteriorating

n/s/r lamp full of water

o/s/r tyre offshape

rear heatshield rattle

Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

at initial startup electronic temp guage showed engine oveheating

bonnet release catch insecure

car overheated at end of test

centre brake light not working

nearside rear lamp full of water

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

rear heatshield rattle

Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,845 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

exhaust rattle

front number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,480 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 ZJU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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