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YP02 YYN

2002 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 YYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,946 miles

Exhaust box outer cover is corroded

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,725 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,276 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,441 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 50,441 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,879 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front and rear plates poor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,444 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 47,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet lever weak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet lever weak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,404 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,404 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Both front tyres needs attention.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,487 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside front steering arm has a slight movement at its fixings

Offside front tyre cut

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,773 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside front Seltbelt Buckle needs attention

Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,018 miles

slight knock from steering wheel

Fail 12 Jan 2009 34,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight knock from steering wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,017 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 28,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,652 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 24,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 18,926 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 YYN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YP02 YYN, 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 YYN is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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