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YM02 ZJX

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,435 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 42% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,492 miles

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 65,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,205 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stay missing

undertrays fitted

windscreen wipes not working on second speed

Fail 4 Jan 2016 59,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stay missing

engine managment light on

undertrays fitted

windscreen wipes not working on second speed

Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,511 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 54,511 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,281 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,647 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,496 miles

Advise engine managment light on.

Advise rear exhaust system has slight corrosion.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,496 miles

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

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

Advise engine managment light on.

Advise rear exhaust system has slight corrosion.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,411 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,570 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 40,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,232 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,084 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 ZJX is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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