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YP02 UYL

2002 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,957 mi
Last recorded60,957 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 UYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 60,282 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 60,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 59,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 59,195 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 59,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 58,447 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 58,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 57,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

all four tyres in poor condition replacement advised

Fail 14 May 2021 57,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

all four tyres in poor condition replacement advised

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,409 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 57,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak slight misting of oil around gearbox (under vehicle) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,021 miles

both front wipers split

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

small split in offside front drop link

some movement in offside front wishbone bush under load

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,980 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,980 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bonet lever damage but sill open

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust bracket broken but sill holding exhaust up

Fail 23 Jul 2014 55,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

bonet lever damage but sill open

both rear tyres perished

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but sill holding exhaust up

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,156 miles

Both rear tyres side walls are starting to crack

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,368 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,469 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 41,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,029 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,029 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,488 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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YP02 UYL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YP02 UYL, 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 YP02 UYL registered?

YP02 UYL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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