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YS02 CDU

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,828 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 104,828 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,651 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 93,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 93,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 87,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2014 80,737 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 80,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,548 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 78,548 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,128 miles

air bag warning lamp on

hand brake travel slightly long

n/s rear wheel trim badly damaged

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag warning lamp on

coolant level slightly low

hand brake travel slightly long

n/s rear wheel rim badly damaged

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2011 70,321 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,293 miles

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

clutch does not engauge untill the very end of travel

front brake discs pitted on inner sides

part of n/side rear outer door handle missing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,572 miles

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2008 54,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 44,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 39,459 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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YS02 CDU is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS02 CDU, 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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YS02 CDU is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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