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YP02 VBL

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,276 mi
Last recorded102,276 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 102,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 75,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate lense cover missing

Fail 28 Jul 2012 75,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate lense cover missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,519 miles

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

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Fail 4 Aug 2011 68,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs rusty .

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

Wiperblades deteriorated .

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,126 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,249 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Aug 2009 57,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 29,663 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 VBL is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VBL, 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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YP02 VBL is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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