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YS02 CEN

2002 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,853 mi
Last recorded107,853 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 107,853 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,987 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,782 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 70,782 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,127 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly blowing

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

Sump pan rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,957 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S Wiper blade split on ends

Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,953 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S Wiper blade split on ends

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 62,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,002 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both n/s and o/s front tyres worn low on both edges of the tread area.

engine oil dip stick broken unable to read oil level.dash oil level low.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,002 miles

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

both n/s and o/s front tyres worn low on both edges of the tread area.

engine oil dip stick broken unable to read oil level.dash oil level low.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,710 miles

accident damage to o/s rear door, wing and sill panel.

four wheel trims fitted.

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 53,710 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

accident damage to o/s rear door, wing and sill panel.

four wheel trims fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,909 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 49,909 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,424 miles

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

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,904 miles

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

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Fail 4 Oct 2008 41,904 miles

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

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

four wheel trims fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,778 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 36,768 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 20,112 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 CEN is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CEN, 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 YS02 CEN registered?

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

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